David is Curious

I will discover this podcast as it goes a long. Lack of control and imperfection does not mean lack of value. At least, I hope!

Jason Hader (super excited!) 08/30/2025

Jason Hader (super excited!) Jason Hader!! (brrrr brr brr BRRRR!!!) I have been wanting to talk to Jason for a while now. I chat with him all the time on social media, but this was the first time having a conversation. At the end of this episode you can hear his new single he has titled "David is Curious." I am so honoured. You can hear more of his music on his YouTube page: Enjoy! /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/38030720

Jill Eickman - Leela Improv 07/23/2025

Jill Eickman - Leela Improv I have been wanting to interview Jill Eickman for a long time! I am so happy she made time for this. It was very interesting to hear about Leela Improv and their holistic approach to improv training. I enjoyed hearing Jill's views on community and I finally was able to compliment her on something I have admired for years now. Give it a listen! If you want to find out more about Leela Improv check out this link: #improv /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/37518565

Tess Hills 07/01/2025

Tess Hills Tess Hills is an amazing performer - both street performance/immersive theatre and puppeteer. I had the sheer honor of working with Tess on Brainland as puppeteers. She is the kind of person that elevates the whole quality of the project. Tess is fun to be on set with (we kept trying to hide stage clips on each other when the other one wasn't paying attention) and she also brings professional guidance to the project. I learned SO MUCH just by being around her. It was incredible. Tess owns and runs a company called which has some fun shows for festivals and live events. They have a sketh/show called The Temperance Society described as, "Then never fear, the Victorians are here to help you mend your ways. They’re frightfully proper, sombre and stern, with a terribly stiff upper lip." Truly an incredible performer. And one of those incredibly talented people who is also so so so humble. Her backbone is in play and always connecting. I loved doing this interview. Hope you enjoy it! /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/37236350

Maria Peters 06/10/2025

Maria Peters If you get the chance to take an improv class with Maria Peters - DO IT. She is an incredible mind in improv and has worked with legends. Her empathy and creativity in improv is some of the best I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed seeing Maria Peter improvise. There was one time I was in an improv class with her and the whole class did a group scene. During the scene, I could tell she literally listened to me. She literally heard me and supported me. So many others were trying to impress the influential teacher. They were trying to do big bold moves or funny bits. Maria was in the space with me, at that time. And as a scene partner I felt so much trust. I cannot recommend her enough. If you would like to find out more about this amaxing improv performer, you can find out more at: You can also follow her on Instagram at: /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/36938155

Ros Beeson 06/02/2025

Ros Beeson I have had the privilege of seeing Ros perform several times and host improv shows. She has an authentic and vulnerable connection with the audience. Her simple shrugs, smiles or facial expressions commands the audience - because I feel like "friendship" is somehow inherent in her style. I saw her Twilight Zone themed improv show, "After Dusk" and immediately thought, "I need to interview her." I am so curious as to her improv philosophy and what drives her to perform. I hope you enjoy this interview. Here are just a few improv projects she is a part of: Real Positive Poles - SciFi themed improv: Up the Antics - a fantastic Bristol based improv and skethc show: Bish Bosh Bash - an improvised variety show: Murder She Didn't Write - an improvised murder mystery: You can catch onstage or in class at the Bristol Improv Theatre: /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/36821555

Luana Proenca 05/03/2025

Luana Proenca Luana Proenca said in a comment on Facebook: " We don't tell stories, we enter them." Now, I have been following Luana's journey via social media but that comment really struck me and I wanted to know more. I loved hearing her detail this philosophy in improv. And it really inspired me. I have always felt that our service in improv is both to cater to the audience but not placate them - as humble guides through our stories. We are trail masters and taking care of the audience as precious cargo. This was such a good discussion and I am excited for the chance to meet Luana in person. You can find out more about her on her website: We also discuss her documentary during this interview, and here is a link to it! "It was necessary to listen to other voices" #improv /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/36419555

Dr. Julian Waite 04/10/2025

Dr. Julian Waite Dr. Julian Waite has been one of the most influential people in my life. He was the supervisor for my Master's Thesis. His thoughts on documentation have resonated with me years later. Not only is he extremely intelligent, he is also a REMARKABLE performer. I have seen him perform several times - in fact he was in one of my improv shows. One of my FAVORITE jokes he made during that show was he was giving a scene notes. And he instructed them to hit the high notes of the scene, and the low notes of the scene. After profoundly hitting the importance of the high and low notes ... he then also said they needed to hit the middle notes. Lol, so everything?!?! It was so funny. It was like the perfect vague and pretentious note a bad acting teacher would give you. Hilarious. I hope you enjoy this interview. I could talk to him for hours. From the very first question, he takes off. Dr Waite takes the concepts of identity and explodes it out. So honored to have him in my life. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/36085360

Monica Cordero-Cruz 03/27/2025

Monica Cordero-Cruz Monica Cordero-Cruz is such an amazing mind (and heart) in improv. I happened upon one of her thoughts online and it caused me to think so many thoughts - about culture and colonization in improv. I am so so so so thankful for this conversation. I hope you enjoy the interview as well! You can catch Monica on the team SPIT improv in Manila. Here is a link: They have over a MILLION followers on Facebook! /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/35887980

Colin Mee 03/10/2025

Colin Mee Colin Mee is a strategic and empathetic improviser. I have had the pleasure of hearing his perspective on improv (in bits and pieces). I was so happy to be able to sit down and hear a deeper share on how he attacks improv as a practice. I am so thankful for his time. You can catch Colin as part of the MissImp community in Nottingham: You can also catch his improv team, Enter Player 2, at festivals and in Nottingham. #improv /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/35617035

Roderick Millar 03/01/2025

Roderick Millar I am so happy to finally present this interview with Roderick Millar. The first time I watched Roderick perform was as part of Somewhat Theatre at the Robin Hood Improv Festival in 2024. That show was ELECTRIC. It was so good. Roderick regularly comments on social media posts with such great analysis and communication of his ideas. I have been wanting to chat with Rodericl Millar for such a long time about his views on improv. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/35491955

Whit Shiller 12/28/2024

Whit Shiller Whit Shiller - FINALLY, I get a chance to interview and get to know Whit Shiller a bit better. Such a fascinating mind in improv. I love his angle on the practice and Whit uses improv to create points of commonality. I met Whit through his improv podcast, Improv Comedy Connection. He has some AMAZING guests on there. Not only that, but he gets them to talk about some interesting stuff!! Check it out here: He is also the engine behind Fish Sticks Comedy. Which practices what they call "other-centered improv." Which means on or off stage what they practice is for someone else first. This closely mirrors my own thought on acting in general. Had a great chat with Whit. I'm already thinking about having him back on just to learn more! Here is more info on Fish Sticks Comedy: https://fishstickscomedy.com/ /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/34637855

Andel Sudik - a brilliant and empathetic improv practioner 11/06/2024

Andel Sudik - a brilliant and empathetic improv practioner Andel Sudik and I have some of the BEST chats abourt improv. The way she views the practice, the community and the business of improv always inspires new thought in me. Her mind is placed in centralizing the positive pursuit of improving at improv - which may be skills, content or community! She looks at how improv shows/teams fit into an overal fabric of the practice which reached out beyond time and distance. I hope you enjoy this interview with Andel. I feel fortunate enough to consider her a friend. You can find out more about Andel at: She is an improv global leader. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33815138

DiC - Mothers: Laws-Phillips, Rae, and Tolliver, Part 2 10/16/2024

DiC - Mothers: Laws-Phillips, Rae, and Tolliver, Part 2 Part two of my interview with Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae, and Deana Criess Tolliver. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33485192

MOTHERS - Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae & Deana Criess Tolliver 10/02/2024

MOTHERS - Tauri Laws-Phillips, Stephanie Rae & Deana Criess Tolliver MOTHERS Part one of a two part interview. Tauri Laws-Phillips (ColdTowne Theater), Stephanie Rae (Black Improv Alliance) & Deana Criess Tolliver (Applied Improv Specialist) gifted me with their insight about being a mom or mothers in the improv practice. I think the portion speaking on how improv communities and institutions can make adjustments that might improv the particpation of mothers in improv. If you would like to find out more info on Tauri Laws-Phillips: More on Stephanie Rae: More on Deana Criess Tolliver: #improv /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33252607

DiC - Holly, Part 3 09/30/2024

DiC - Holly, Part 3 Final part of my interview with Holly Bartolo. So greatful for this opportunity. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33217257

DiC - Holly, Part 2 09/29/2024

DiC - Holly, Part 2 Part 2 of my interview with Holly. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33252387

Holly Bartolo - improv journalist and enthusiast 09/19/2024

Holly Bartolo - improv journalist and enthusiast I believe that the only thing more important than all the efforts of improv teachers and institutions, could be in the documentation of the practice. Recording shows, interviewing teachers, debriefing after shows ... it is an overlooked value in improv. Holly Bartolo runs the Phoenix Remix, a fantastic resource for improv documentation, information and trends. I highly regard the cannon of her work. You can check out the Phoenix Remix here: I am so honored to have shared the space with Holly to find out more about her experience and history in improv. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/33121372

DiC - Timothy, Part 2 08/30/2024

DiC - Timothy, Part 2 Part 2 of my interview with Timothy Killilea /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/32739262

Timothy Killilea - such a positive influence 08/26/2024

Timothy Killilea - such a positive influence I finally get to meet Timothy Killilea. I find his comments on the Improv Boost insightful and building. I really admire Timothy a lot. You can find out more about Timothy by following the pig. Did I say "pig?" Yes. The Providence Improv Guild: He also has a podcast: Timothy also has a great instagram where he explores everything potato: He is such a creative and inspiring human being. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/32739242

DiC - Jack & Jorin, Part 3 07/21/2024

DiC - Jack & Jorin, Part 3 final part of the Jack and Jorin episode. I LOVED recording this. They inspire me so much. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/32194522

DiC- Jack & Jorn, Part 2 07/18/2024

DiC- Jack & Jorn, Part 2 You know it's a good episode when I can't wait to listen to it! And I was there when it was recorded! /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/32194507

Jorin Garguilo and Jack Greenwood - Improv Panel 07/03/2024

Jorin Garguilo and Jack Greenwood - Improv Panel Joring Garguilo and Jack Greenwood (both with initials J.G.) join me and we talk improv. We get so into the discussion (which is what I wanted) that we don't even get into the questions this episode! We chat about movies, intaking information and I get to know my guests a little better. If you want to find out more about Jorin Garguilo you can check out: To find out more about Jack Greenwood you can look at: /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31997407

DiC - Liz, Part 2 06/07/2024

DiC - Liz, Part 2 Liz Allen Improv Interview, Part 2! If you ever get the chance to take a class with Liz, or just chat with her she is so lovely. A kind spirit and human being. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31575467

Liz Allen, So Good They Named an Award After Her 06/03/2024

Liz Allen, So Good They Named an Award After Her Liz Allen is one of my favorite improv teachers of all time. And in my humble opinion, may go down as one of the most influential people in all of improv. I hold her in such high regard. Liz was iO's Training Center Director for three years and they renamed their Teacher of the Year Award to the "Liz Allen Excellence in Teaching Award." To find out more about Liz: And be sure to catch her one-woman show "Tonight I am my Mother." It is fantastic. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31575442

DiC - Oliver, Part 2 05/17/2024

DiC - Oliver, Part 2 Part 2 of my inteview with Oliver Senton. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31228727

Oliver Senton of The School of Night and Folkestone Improv Theatre 05/13/2024

Oliver Senton of The School of Night and Folkestone Improv Theatre Oliver Senton performed in "Shall We Shog?" in 2005 under the guidence of Ken Campbell. The show became whan Campbell called a thing. This lead to Senton's work in the School of Night. This work also lead to two other significant improv things: Showstoppers and the Improvathon. Currently he is working alongside Lucy Trodd and developing the new Folkestone Improv Theatre. I always love my chats with Oliver. He is brilliant and inspirational. For more info The School of Night: Folkestone Improv Theatre: #improv /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31228712

DiC - Improv Chat, Part 2 05/08/2024

DiC - Improv Chat, Part 2 Debriefing after improv sets is one of my favorite things about improv. Thank you again to Ange and Stu! I already want to do this again. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31088148

Improv Chat - with Ange Langley and Stu Hughes 05/02/2024

Improv Chat - with Ange Langley and Stu Hughes I was blessed with the presence of Ange Lanley and Stu Hughes. Both are improvisers from the North West of England, and some people I love improvising with. I give them space to identify themselves during the course of this episde. The format is: We introduce ourselves. Do an improv set (not recorded) Chat Do an improv set (not recorded) Chat Part of my love of improv is just connecting with people. I am naturally curious about people - as individuals and as a collective. Hope you enjoy it! /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/31087988

DiC - Remy, Part 2 04/17/2024

DiC - Remy, Part 2 The finaly part of my interview of Remy Bertrand of Imprology. I am so impressed with his curiousity. /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/30782243

Remy Bertrand of Imprology in London 04/12/2024

Remy Bertrand of Imprology in London Remy Bertrand joined me today on this podcast. Remy runs Imprology, an improv company in London. Remy also does these short videos on FB and TikTok where he talks about a virtue in improv. I have always liked his perspective on improv as it differs from most institutions. He focuses on the individual and their intersection with connection, communication and improv. He has fantastic insight on "being full of yourself", flow and more. Enjoyed getting to know him in this event. This is Part 1 of 2. You can find out more about Imprology here: https://imprology.com/home /episode/index/show/3eb57304-9b46-4941-a48d-730b45d12dca/id/30782203

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