Neil+1 The Podcast

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.

  • 42 minutes 45 seconds
    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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    10 October 2017, 8:39 am
  • 32 minutes 16 seconds
    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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    3 October 2017, 8:21 am
  • 52 minutes 1 second
    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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    25 September 2017, 9:23 pm
  • 26 minutes 30 seconds
    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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    19 September 2017, 8:45 am
  • 22 minutes 35 seconds
    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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    12 September 2017, 8:08 am
  • 36 minutes 44 seconds
    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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    5 September 2017, 8:10 am
  • 26 minutes 59 seconds
    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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    29 August 2017, 8:05 am
  • 32 minutes 12 seconds
    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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    21 August 2017, 10:04 pm
  • 58 minutes 9 seconds
    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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    15 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 49 minutes 41 seconds
    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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    7 August 2017, 12:00 am
  • 56 minutes 52 seconds
    S1E7: Kevin Mullaney
    Neil+1 "The Podcast" features raw interviews with interesting and inspiring improvisers that I meet on my travels.In this podcast I sit down with none other than Kevin Mullaney. Kevin is former artistic director of UCB New York and behind the Improv Resource Center in Chicago.http://kevinmullaney.com/http://improvresourcecenter.com/news/https://www.facebook.com/KevinMullaneysImprovClasses/Music Track "Rainbows" by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

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    12 January 2017, 2:51 am
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