We chat with one of the giants of the worldwide improv community Patti Stiles. She brings clarity, wisdom and sharp wit to the podcast. It's a long one and we could have kept going. What a delight. Be sure to check out her new book Improvise Freely: Throw Away The Rulebook And Unleash Your Creativity. (Link in show notes.) Find Patti's book at your…

In this episode, we have a wonderful chat with Kevin Gillese, former AD at Dad's Garage in Atlanta and one half of the duo that inspired both Dave and Jason, Scratch. This is a great flowing and funny chat about finding longevity in the art form we practice. Enjoy. You can find Kevin's Improv Learning Centre course HERE.…

In this episode we chat to one of our dearest friends, Jason and Rik have known and performed with each other for almost 30 years. It's safe to say that Rik has been a constant source of inspiration for that whole time. Dave met Rik six years ago and the same can be said. We hope you enjoy our chat with the delightful and insightful, charm ball tha…

In this episode, we chat with one of the true gems of the improv scene, the gentle giant that is Fabio Maccioni. Fabio is one of the founders of Teatribù in Milano, Italy and has taught and performed all over the world. Fabio shares his thoughtful and gentle approach to improv with us and it's a real treat. He's a new dad and that is bringing his w…

This episode (recorded a little while ago) is full of joy. Ryan and Dave go waaaaaaaay back and we hear about their formative years together, then about Ryan literal journey with improv. Then we unpack a beautiful episode in Dave and Ryan life the evolution and story of their Hip Hop group See Spot Rhyme. BONUS: See Spot Rhyme track at the end of t…

After a short season break, WE ARE BACK!! To kick off season 3 we speak to Ella Galt and Kiva Murphy a pair of ex-pats who have found each other, improv and a home in Barcelona, Spain. As always, a relaxed vibe, an interesting conversation and a philosophical chat about improv. We hope you are as inspired as we were after you listen to the conversa…

Oh, can you hear that? That's the sound of our hearts singing with joy. This week we get to speak to one of the shining lights of the improv world, Kaisa Kokko-Palmer. She makes us so happy, but we are sure you can hear that in our voices when we speak. Go! Listen! Enjoy and make sure you seek her out next chance you get, you won't regret it! You c…

In this episode, we have a wonderful conversation with the super talented and driven improviser from Brussels, Kelly Agathos. Kelly runs ImproBubble a theatre and school in Brussels. we chat to her about her company, what she's working towards and, of course, her improv dreams. Enjoy the conversation. You can find out more about ImproBubble here: h…

This week we speak to Jim Fishwick, ex-pat Australian living in New Zealand. Jim is an incredibly fearless and creative soul, who uses improvisation in unique ways. Once again, we a blessed with a talented person talking about what they love, it's a great episode. Tune in to find out more! Buy tickets to Jim's show (NZ Fringe March 2021) The Museum…

After a couple of weeks off to perform a run of shows we are back with two of the nicest improvisers on the planet! Laura and Gael are an inspiration to us and we are humbled that they have chosen to talk to us, especially so early in the morning for them! You can find Laura's workshops here: www.lauradoorneweerd.com And Flock theatre company here:…

Today's episode is chock full of laughter and joy. DK and Yonk are brothers from Bellingham, Washington; who are wonderful improvisers and delightful peeps. They have been improvising for their entire adult lives having started together early. They speak about their approach to improv, their time running Up Front Theatre and their approach to creat…

This week's guest is Portland's own Domeka Parker. She's the artistic director of Deep End Theater and one of the best improvisers and teachers going around. She talks us through the tenets of her improvisation philosophy Sound Improv. This is a great episode especially for someone looking to reconnect with the essentials of our artform. Find out m…

Keng-Sam comes to us from Reunion Island, a small French island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. He's a wonderful improviser with extensive improv travels under his belt, taking him all over the world performing and teaching. Keng-Sam is a creative force! He runs the FERIIR Festival annually on Reunion and is a delight to chat to. Please enjoy ou…

An audio recording of our very first Facebook live stream Q & A, with the joyous spontaneous addition of Lliam Amor, who was watching along and asking questions. What better thing for an improv podcast than a spontaneous guest. Lliam's website for all your design needs: https://lliamamor.com.au/Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

A great chat with Canadian Improv great Vinny Francois. This week we talk about the difficulties of keeping a company viable in a pandemic, what rises from those ashes and a good deal of juicy improv philosophy in the second half. Enjoy! Check out The Improv College for all your online improv class needs.…

We were lucky enough to get to spend an hour with Jen O'Sullivan from Wellington NZ. She's an amazing improviser, festival director, and all-round wonder woman. On top of all that, she's a new mum and we had the pleasure of podcasting with her new baby making new baby sounds all the way through this podcast. We were so happy at the end of this podc…

Our guest this week is the gentle giant of the improv community, Joe Bill. So full of great conversation we give you our longest podcast to date, and we could have easily kept it all going. We discuss jazz, the brain on improvisation, our fears and how things have changed as we've grown inside this artform. A podcast that's so full of gems it's wor…

This week we have a fun, rambling podcast with Dave's karmic doppelganger Cale Bain (Jason's description.) For a podcast that never begins, we cover off an awful lot, including a live dog attack. Please enjoy this wonderfully laid back podcast. It's so very charming. You can find all the info on ITS theatre here. Be sure to check them out if you're…

This week we have two wonderful guests. We meet Shannon Stott for the first time ever and we are joined by mutual old friend Jill Bernard. It's a free-flowing conversation about what keeps us coming back to improv and what drives us to expand our horizons. Find Jill and HUGE Theatre here. Fins Shannon's FB page here.…

Dave and Jase are joined by the supremely talented Polish improviser Gosia Różalska. We have the pleasure of hearing about format creation, her process, philosophy and approach to improv. Gosia is a well-respected teacher on the international improv festival circuit and one of the most joyous people to play with on stage. we hope you enjoy our conv…

A first for the podcast, we have a guest! We have the pleasure of talking to Tony Beeman, Artistic Associate at Unexpected Productions in Seattle. Tony joins the conversation and offers deep insight into our craft. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. You can buy Jason's Book here: Pay what you can/feel: www.trybooking.com/BLDST…

Dave and Jase return to recording after a short hiatus. We spend the episode catching up and talking about the exciting new direction for the podcast. Dave accepts a challenge which leads to us having a theme song! You can buy Jason's Book here: Pay what you can/feel: www.trybooking.com/BLDSTDi Dave Morris, Jason Geary

We get back to answering you burning improv questions and deep dive into a big one.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

In this episode, we improvise an audio version of Jason's improv format ZOOM. This is the first time the format has been attempted in audio-only, and to add to the degree of difficulty one performer is in the northern hemisphere and one is in the southern. We hope you enjoy. Find a comfortable place, kick your feet up and let us guide you through a…

Another joyful attempt at answering your questions about improv. Enjoy.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

Another round of Q & A keeps us chatting about the art form we love, why not come back and join us?Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

In this episode, we answer questions that you, the listeners have sent in over the course of the season. This is part one. If you have more questions shoot them through to us on FB.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

Dave and Jason have a chat about what we want and hope for the future of improv, for ourselves and for the community and art form at large.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

Let’s talk business. Dave and Jason delve into the world of corporate improv and applied improvisation. How to do it, what to look out for, the difference between performing and teaching, and of course, life.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

Ep 4: Storytelling Jason and Dave talk about their favourite storytelling methodologies, why storytelling is so important for improvisers to know, and how we can tell better stories.Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

## Ep 3: The Improvisers Mind In this episode, Jason and Dave delve deep into their own psyches trying to answer the improv koan: “How does one think, without thinking.”Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

## Ep 2: Genre/Style Your hosts, Jason Geary and Dave Morris talk about improvising with style. How do people do it right? How do people do it wrong? Why should people do it, or not do it?Di Dave Morris, Jason Geary

Ep 1: Formats Jason Geary from Australia, and Dave Morris from Canada, discuss the intricacies of formats in improvisation. How we develop them, how to make sure they work, and whether or not they’re good or bad for improv. If you'd like to add to offer feedback or add to the conversation please hit us up on FB.…

Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale The cleanup effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey is ongoing here in Katy, Texas, where I’ve joined Keller Williams’ relief initiative with many others to lending a helping hand to those in need. As you can see in the video above, it’s a nightmare of a mess.…

What can you expect from our real estate market over the next few months? We’re here to let you know. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today we’re going to talk all about the summer market: what happened, what it means for you, and what you can expect as we transition into fall. There are five lo…

When pricing your home, it’s important that you stay within the negotiation gap. If you don’t, you could lose out on a lot of money. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What effect does low inventory and high demand have on pricing in our market? The short answer is it allows you to get a higher sal…

While the agent opens the lock box, buyers have plenty of time to take in every detail of your entryway. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Statistics show that your front door is actually one of the few places in your home where you can spend money on an update and get a positive return on your ca…

Buying and selling a home at the same time can get tricky. Here’s how you can make the situation easier. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale A lot of people have been asking lately how they can buy and sell a home at the same time. How can you get those two transactions to hook together? Inventory i…

Every year, our spring/summer market goes through two rushes of buyer activity. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale When exactly does the spring/summer market start? When is the best time to enter the spring/summer market? Houses sell all year long, but what happens in the spring and summer is a lar…

Pocket listings have both pros and cons to them, but they typically don’t give you the best chance to get a great price on your home. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What is a pocket listing? Basically, a pocket listing is when you have an agent who tries to sell a home before it hits the market…

Today, I’m flying over the 301 bypass to give you a bird’s-eye view of the progress that has been made so far. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today I am broadcasting from 3,000 feet over Middletown to show you footage of the 301 bypass project. This project has been in the works for such a long…

I'm back at another remodel site to show you a cool example of how you can add some serious value to your home without hiring a contractor. In this case, the homeowner paneled their ceiling and added decorative trim and beams for just $1,400. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale We're going informal …

Today we’re doing things a little bit informally as I’m on the job to show you how to repair creaky stairs. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale Today we’re discussing how to get rid of creaky stairs. I’m on the job so I can walk you through this process. Creaky steps have been a plague on this parti…

Despite some initial concern, the presidential election shouldn’t have any long-term major impact on our housing market. Here’s why. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale I’ve been through several elections in my lifetime, and the one thing you can always count on after a controversial election such a…

The year is finally winding down, so I wanted to give you a quick update on the market. Inventory is still low, giving sellers a great chance to get a great price for their house. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale The fall market looks to be wrapping up for the year, so today I wanted to give you …

One important aspect of home staging is removing your family photos. Why? We’ll explore a few reasons why family photos can cause home buyers to pass on your property. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale You have probably heard about the importance of staging your home before you put it on the marke…

In our current market, inventory is down and prices are up. As the weather turns colder, we’ll probably see this trend intensify. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale What’s going on right now in the fall market? Let’s take a look at the numbers from the month of September and see how they stack up a…

If you’re planning on selling your house, it’s important that you find the right agent to help you sell it. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re selling your house and an agent is trying to buy your listing, they’re simply over-guaranteeing on the sale price in order to convince you to list…

If you tried to sell your home once already and failed, how long should you wait before trying again? Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you tried to sell your home and were unsuccessful, how long should you keep it off the market before resetting and trying again? The official reset time period…

Summer is nearly over, but the summer real estate market isn’t. We’ve got an update for you today complete with the latest numbers for the Middletown market. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale We’ve got a quick summer market update to share with you about how the housing market is doing right now i…