Radio Mopco: Recent Episodes
Jon Kimlicko
Jon talks to NorthEast Theatre Ensemble's Janet Hurley Kimlicko and Sandy Boynton about their up coming Production off Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull".
Jon and Alex talk to Improv Legend Colin Mochrie about his journey through improv, his years doing "Woose Line...?, and his upcoming show with Brad Sherwood at Proctor's on May 11, 2018.
Jon does his first international improv interview with Hon Chong. The Founder, Artistic Director, Cast Member, and Head Instructor of Funnylicios. An English speaking Improv Troupe based in Bratislava in the Slovak Republic. Improv without borders!
Jon talks to Becky about her history with improv, how to stay sane on a 6 month cruise ship improv job, and the power of a random Google search.
Jon and Peter talk to Amanda about how she discovered Improv, a spring break she spent in Texas, and a time she had to wear all white and serve tacos.
Alex has a surprise visit from Jon's cousin Ron. They talk about a more primitive internet use down in Texas, Ron's dedication to his students, and the underground hobbies of meteorologist wannabes.
Jon and Livia talk to returning guest Cherry Berkshire about her extra work on Episode IV "A New hope", they play "Ef em", marry or kill with a Star Wars twist, and read some steamy entries from Madame Berkshire's diary.
Jon and Alex talk to Livia about her recent trip to the "Steven Universe", learn what a Chuck Chuck is, and discuss the monotone acting style of Brad Pitt.
Jon and Livia have a fascinating chat with Madame Cherry Berkshire and her faithful companion Marmoset Marmoset Marmamarcoosant.
Jon, Livia and Alex explore how sexy division can be, the many meanings of the word "nougat", and the power of Livia's portleneck sweater.
Jon, Alex and Livia talk about the benefits of gummy melatonin, the fun things you can say in Slovak, and the new outfit FBI agents will be wearing soon.
Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the use of Pandas as currency, the many useful charts that exist to help navigate Livia's world, and they try to list actors who are lip biting worthy.
Jon , Livia and Alex talk about the symptoms of "Airport Madness", the history of Earthlings fighting in the Martian Military, and the wisdom of naming your child "Bobbert".
Jon, Alex, Livia and special Guest Lily talk about how accents can give a different feel to phrase, what really goes on upstate in the Vermont at the Timberlakes, and the possibility that Livia is from an alternate universe.
Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the correct way to address Lady Gaga, they revisit special mems from the 90's, and have a go at spontaneous impressions.
Jon, Livia talk about some very specific rights of passage of middle school kids everywhere, they here the story of one of the most elaborate Rube Goldberg Machines ever conceived, and consider alternate cooking techniques.
Jon talks to Livia about how Improv found her, the benefit of having "Magical Friends", they explore her song Improv process, and they make up a song based on the word "Smell".
Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the shows this week at the Mopco Theater. They experience all the joys of mozzarella sticks. And destroy several puns.
Jon, Livia and Alex talk about what's going on at the Mopco Theater this week. They have a visit from the studio audience and explore an origin theory about JT.
Jon, Livia and Alex talk about the goings on at the "Mopco Improv Theater" at 10 North Jay Street in Schenectady New York. They also send a special message to Kendle Beth.
This is the recording of the opening night performance at out brand new performance space at 10 North Jay Street in Schenectady, New York. Recorded on October 29, 2016. A special 4 team Theater Sports competition. Some dreams do come true!
Jon hangs out with fellow company members in front of the new Mopco Theatre during the 2016 Italian Festival. Talks to passers by about the new performance space, and leans how to make Mop Corn!
Jon takes a walking tour with the Artistic Director of the Mop and Bucket Improv Company, Michael Burns, of the new Mopco Performance Space.
Jon talks to the cast of "The Dog in the Manger" directed by Mopco's Kendel Butterworth and Artistic Director of NorthEast Theater Ensemble Janet Hurley Kimlicko. A romantic comedy by playwright Lope de Vega.
Jon Talks to Laci Lee about the First Albany Improv Festival in Albany New York to be held on April 23, 2016 at the Madison Theater in Albany.
Jon and Amy talk to their pal Kevin about the benefits of Improv on ones life, they make some "interesting" word associations, and the sing a song about pain.
Jon, John and Mark talk to Norm about his love of theater, they take some phone calls from some Radio Mopco listeners, and play an extended "Directors Cut" version of "The Word Game".
Mopco's Michael Burns has a conversation with " The Tonight Show's" Dion Flynn. They talk about Dion's one man show "The Only Brown Kid in the Trailer Park", his work on the "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", and the cultural significance of Billy Joel songs, and how history should remember them.
Mopco's Spontaneous Broadway show "Don't Google Your Mom!" recorded on June 12, 2015. Live and Fully Improvised!
Part two of Mopco's Spontaneous Broadway show "Enchanted Night" recorded on May 15, 2015. Live and Fully Improvised!
This is Act One of a Spontaneous Broadway Performance recorded on May 15, 2015. Improvisers create "never before heard songs" from audience suggestions. At the end of the Act, the audience votes on which song gets the honor of being turned into a full musical. Live and fully improvised!
Jon welcomes Kat Back to the Podcast. They talk about the source of Creativity, they try to define Courage, and they discuss the unique sensibility that women bring to improv.
Jon talks to the kids in the Middle School Improv team "The Broom and Vacuum Company". They sing a bunch of songs and set the world record for the "Word Game".
Jon talks to the High School Improv group "That's So Random". Games are played and songs are sung!
Jon talks with Laci about the time Impov found her in Maine, their mutual Chicago connection and they sing a song about Love.
Jon and John talk to Sam about his days a an intern with Mopco, Sam looks at the differences between Stand Up and Improv, Alf Pacino talks about the importance of names, and the boys make up a Christmas song.
Jon, John and Amy talk to Matthew about how he found Mopco, they play two word games, and have a visit from Alf Pacino.
Jon and John celebrate the first year of Radio Mopco with a room full of Mopco company members. They play the worlds largest word game, Michael and Alex write a touching letter to each other, and they have an in person visit from Mikey!
Jon, John and Alex talk to Britany about some of her favorite stage roles, they experiment with accents and sing songs about Michael Jordan and "Saved by the bell".
Jon, John and Peter talk to Kendle about her love for classical theater, sing a song about a Sundial and we discuss the advantages of the "Man Purse".
Jon and John talk to Adam about how he found Mopco, they sing a song about the "Constitution", and they come up with some ideas for great band names.
This is a "Spontaneous Broadway" rehearsal in preparation for our performances at the Adirondack Theater Festival.
Jon and John host the Mop and Bucket Company's monthly Improv Jam. Hear stories and songs made up on the spot. People from all over the Capital District came to watch, play and laugh.
Jon and John talk to Jackie about how Improv found her, sing a song inspired by NASA, and do a few dramatic readings from the Guiness Book of World records.
Jon, John and Amy talk about movies that they haven't seen, rap about bubbles, and tease the arrival of the soon to debut lmprov team, Alfpacino!
Jon and John talk to Mathew about the rewards of teaching Improv, Mathew's adventures in Africa, and sing about the virtues of a proper flush.
Jon, John and Alex talk about Viking History, sing several songs and get in trouble with the Pod Cast Censor.
Jon and John talk to Mary about her interview with Stephen Sondheim, the freedom that improv gives an improv performer, ways to deal with those sneaky improv fear demons and they sing a song about a roadhouse.
Jon and John talk to Andrew about how to find a character, his journey through the Chicago Improv scene, and sing a song with Chord Bot.
Jon talks to his sister Christa and her husband Judd about how to find a character, the common traits between improv and scripted performance, and they sing a song about how wonderful pizza can be.
Jon, Amy and Alex talk to Mark about his path to Mopco, they discuss their shared joy of storytelling with music, they sing two songs with live accompaniment, and play one of the many songs Mark has written.
Jon and Kat talk to Michael about the improv influences of Mr. Michael Gellman, the importance of delighting your improv partner and making them look good, and those magical moments when improvisers read each others minds.
Jon talks to Kristine about how her quest for a theatrical outlet led to Mopco, they sing a song about singing songs, and Kristine tells a colorful story from her nursing days
Check out part two of the Spontaneous Broadway fully improvised musical production of the winning show "Try and Sleep!" Enjoy...we sure did!
Act One of the Spontaneous Broadway performance from December 6, 2013. Remember, this is all improvised on the spot!
Jon and Amy talk to Alex about how cartoons have influenced his sense of humor, they find the long sought after link between the words coffee and sauce, and how much Alex is still very angry about Star Wars: The Phantom Menace!
John, Kat, Amy, Michael and Jon's wife Janet have a conversation with Jon about what Impvov means to him, how his winding journey through stand-up led him to improv , and he plays a couple of his songs plus a song from his Second City Conservatory days.
Jon and John talk to Cindy about how she discovered Improv and she tells a few stories about when she was a wedding singer.
Jon talks to Justin about his quest for the mystery of an improv scene, his time interning for the Jim Henson Company, and the importance of swearing.
Listen to The Mop and Bucket Company's season opener of "Spontaneous Broadway". A completely Improvised Musical !
Jon talks to Kat and Michael about the development and history of Spontaneous Broadway, they explore what makes the Spontaneous Broadway format special, and have a visit from the one and only Mr. Mick Treadwell.
Jon talks to Heather about the connections between Improv and music, talk abourt song writing, and listen to the World Premier of Heather's song "My Reason Why".
Jon and John ask Alexander about his path to Improv, Talk a little Star Wars Family Guy, and sing a song about a garbage man.
Jon and John talk to Peter about how he got into Improv and when he joined Mopco, Listen to a song by Aunt Granny, and take a call from Mikey.
Jon and Amy talk to John about SNL and Comic influences, make up a song about not doing pot, and discuss the value of silence.
Jon and John talk to Amy about how she got into improv, they deconstruct an improv song, and take some calls.
Jon and John talk to Michael about Mopco History, different approaches to an improv scene and the best way to keep Cinnamon from eating your face!