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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme. New episodes every Wednesday.... more
FAQs about The Backline - An Improv Podcast:How many episodes does The Backline - An Improv Podcast have?The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.
October 14, 2025Platforms, Tilts, and Improvising ActionThis week Rob and Adam, discuss platforms and tilts for improv scenes, how sketch influences scenes, and how to create action without blindsiding their scene partner....more1h 4minPlay
October 11, 2025PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Making Your Own Work with Shreya ParasharRob is no more. In his stead, far superior host Shreya Parashar takes over. Adam and Shrea discuss making your own work, finding your voice, and figuring out what comes next....more55minPlay
October 07, 2025TechniqueThe improv world is full of technique. What techniques help individual improvisers? What techniques benefit the theatre you play at? Are there techniques you should embrace? Or some that you should avoid?...more1h 5minPlay
September 30, 2025TetheringThis week Rob and Adam discuss tethering: the act of linking your emotional state to what your partner is doing. Also, some great questions about tethering from our friend Martin in Estonia....more54minPlay
September 23, 2025Questions Only - September 2025The truth is out! After a tumultuous three weeks apart, Rob and Adam return to the podcast to air thier grievances, resolve differences, and answer your questions about improv....more48minPlay
September 23, 2025PATREON EXCLUSIVE: Completely Justified with Will HinesIn this Patreon exclusive, Will Hines, author of "How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth" joins co-host Adam Cawley to discuss the subtle art of justification....more52minPlay
September 15, 2025Competition is the Thief of JoyThis week Rob sits down with one of the organizers of the Robin Hood Improv Festival in Nottingham, Lloydie, to discuss competition, inclusion, and finding community in the face of rejection....more41minPlay
September 10, 2025Game RevisitedThis week Rob and Adam debate the merits of Game of the Scene, pulling premise, and how to create meaningful patterns that bolster your longform show....more1h 1minPlay
September 03, 2025Get ConnectedThis week Rob and Adam discuss connection, rapport, relationships onstage and offstage. Also, is it possible to have a meaningful conneciton with a stranger onstage?...more48minPlay
August 26, 2025Form Follows FunctionThis week Rob and Adam discuss improv forms! What makes a good improv form? When does your improv format get in the way of your scenes? Also, the beloved format "Darwin's Christmas Tree" returns to the podcast!...more53minPlay
FAQs about The Backline - An Improv Podcast:How many episodes does The Backline - An Improv Podcast have?The podcast currently has 246 episodes available.