Hey guys, wondering if anyone has any suggestions for comedy podcasts that are improvised. I've found a ton of podcasts ABOUT and DISCUSSING improv but have had quite a tough time finding improvised podcasts. Matt Besser's Improv4Humans is a great one I have found. The Asssscat live podcast is cool too. I'd love your recs!
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The Long Shot is not improv, it's a conversation, but it's funny and spontaneous. Does that count?
Have you checked out Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane? He does a "standard" interview with people but then they get up and perform a set. It's worth checking out. http://grebs.podbean.com/
As Ink, made up of San Diego based improvisers, performs an improvised play they refer to as a "Bat" - or "improv in the dark."
http://as-ink.blogspot.com/
http://as-ink.blogspot.com/
Check out http://www.flight1977.com/ - this is from my first improv teacher PJ Jacokes. Super funny.
Illusionoid are 3 guys here in Toronto who have a improvised podcast that I really enjoy. It's an homage to the sci-fi radio serials of the 40's and they've had guest appearances from Colin Mochrie and Sean Cullen.
www.illusionoid.com/
www.illusionoid.com/
improv4humans, which you mentioned, is the best, purely improvised show with great guests and of course Besser himself.
Glitter in the Garbage with Drew Droege features improvised scenes off of rough outlines for scenes, and is really hilarious if you're into the Groundlings-style of character-based improv.
The Chicago Sessions was usually a scene improvised with Seth Weitberg followed by an interview with the improviser.
There are also a lot of podcasts of teams performing improv on video both on iTunes (like Trophy Wife from iO West) and vimeo (like the incredible shows by Dasariski).
Glitter in the Garbage with Drew Droege features improvised scenes off of rough outlines for scenes, and is really hilarious if you're into the Groundlings-style of character-based improv.
The Chicago Sessions was usually a scene improvised with Seth Weitberg followed by an interview with the improviser.
There are also a lot of podcasts of teams performing improv on video both on iTunes (like Trophy Wife from iO West) and vimeo (like the incredible shows by Dasariski).
I started one - it's half tutorial, half improv. I listen to a lot of This American Life so it all fits that kind of vibe. Link to the thread on the IRC plugging it: http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/showthread.php?t=73349
Recently came across two more podcasts that use long form improv.
IMPROV ETC - Improvisers from San Francisco improvise based on stories. Different local improvisers each week. The audio isn't the greatest but it is interesting to hear the improvisers do their thing. The style is game I think with some character work.
IMPROV ON TAPE - A long form improvised podcast by a Los Angeles improv group. Inspired by the cast's conversations. The audio quality sounds a lot clearer than a lot of improv podcasts and they seem to follow story and characters more than "game" which is pretty interesting. Like hearing a weird mini-play instead of a game Harold.
IMPROV ETC - Improvisers from San Francisco improvise based on stories. Different local improvisers each week. The audio isn't the greatest but it is interesting to hear the improvisers do their thing. The style is game I think with some character work.
IMPROV ON TAPE - A long form improvised podcast by a Los Angeles improv group. Inspired by the cast's conversations. The audio quality sounds a lot clearer than a lot of improv podcasts and they seem to follow story and characters more than "game" which is pretty interesting. Like hearing a weird mini-play instead of a game Harold.
30000 KHZ of Sound
Here's an improv podcast that we've been doing since 2007-08, it's called 30000 KHZ of Sound.
http://www.30000khz.com/
In this show, which we did live for years, we take suggestions for our scenes from other electronic media, such as shortwave radio signals, Youtube videos, public access TV shows, and other stuff. The show has featured a lot of improvisors over the years, but the core cast has been, me, Kevin Cragg, Brigid Boyle, Ashley Ward, Dan Fairall, & Damon Ketron.
And we're putting up new episodes every month:
http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/30-000-kilohertz-of-sound/id299700719
Here's an improv podcast that we've been doing since 2007-08, it's called 30000 KHZ of Sound.
http://www.30000khz.com/
In this show, which we did live for years, we take suggestions for our scenes from other electronic media, such as shortwave radio signals, Youtube videos, public access TV shows, and other stuff. The show has featured a lot of improvisors over the years, but the core cast has been, me, Kevin Cragg, Brigid Boyle, Ashley Ward, Dan Fairall, & Damon Ketron.
And we're putting up new episodes every month:
http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/30-000-kilohertz-of-sound/id299700719
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An extension of the improvised podcast,
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http://youtu.be/BJXkckC_tOo
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Improv Nerd
Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane is a great podcast! Every now and then he does a special studio interview (like with Matt Walsh and Key and Peele), but usually it's a live interview at Second City with a guest he interviews then improvises with. TJ Jagodowski, Dave Pasquesi, and Mick Napier to name a few.
http://grebs.podbean.com/
Click on the archives.
Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane is a great podcast! Every now and then he does a special studio interview (like with Matt Walsh and Key and Peele), but usually it's a live interview at Second City with a guest he interviews then improvises with. TJ Jagodowski, Dave Pasquesi, and Mick Napier to name a few.
http://grebs.podbean.com/
Click on the archives.
New Team Podcast is a podcast about improv, improvisors, and the New York Improv community:
http://newteampodcast.tumblr.com
http://newteampodcast.tumblr.com
Wow, didn't see this earlier! Thanks for mentioning us!
We just started & aren't producing the show through a huge theatre/community so we really appreciate the link & every one who listens for even a second. This is all very new for us! If you like the show please let us know!
email@improvontape.com
We just started & aren't producing the show through a huge theatre/community so we really appreciate the link & every one who listens for even a second. This is all very new for us! If you like the show please let us know!
email@improvontape.com