Improv Touchstones: Recent Episodes
Colin Thornton, Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
Hosts Brenden, Colin, and Tone delve into the five universal touchstones that make a good Improv scene with talented and famous improvisers from around the world. Hear their opinions and learn how to improvise with Truth, Vulnerability, Playfulness, Positivity, and Presence.
Sam Fisher chats with master improviser and author of "Subversive's Guide to Improvisation" David Razowski.
Tone talks touchstones and improv life with one of the most experienced and famed improvisers on earth, David Pasquesi. With countless acting, writing, producing, and director credits; in addition to being a part of one of the most respected long-form improv shows, 'TJ and Dave,' Dave Pasquesi's name speaks for itself.
Tatiana Godfrey interviews Jonathan Mangum, co-star of 'Let's Make a Deal,' and featured improviser on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'
New Touchstones co-host, Tatiana Godfrey, sits down with emmy nominated performer, writer, improv extraordinaire, Shantira Jackson.
In our Season Two Finale, Jeff Rogers and Brenden cover a myriad of improv ideals, concepts, and practices in this all-encompassing interview of 'The PlayMaker's Mindset.' Jeff Rogers is Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best-Selling Author, award-winning Television Host, Professional MC, and sought after public speaker with 25+ years of experience engaging audiences. Jeff is the owner of The Players Workshop, the oldest school of improvisation in the country, home to alumni Bill Murray, Bonnie Hunt, Harold Ramis, Matt Walsh, and many more.
Find his new book, The PlayMaker's Mindset, here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0955SP69F
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Rogers
CO-HOSTS: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
INTRO TONES: Daniel Zimmer
EDITING: Zak Roth
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORS: Oozebear.com, Patreon.com/improvcincinnati, Mazel Tov Cocktail Collective
Community member, multi-hyphenate performer and teacher, and incredible improviser Tatiana Godfrey talks with Brenden about physicality, diversity, viewpoints and more.
HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
SPECIAL GUEST: Tatiana Godfrey
EDITED BY: Zak Roth
INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zimmer
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com, Patreon.Com/ImprovCincinnati
Kari Coleman, Impro Theatre company member and narrative improv expert, talks with Brenden about the differences between comedic and narrative-centered improv. She gives great advice on taking the next step in your improv journey to transitioning to narrative improv. Tone speaks with IC community members, Brad and Claire Patterson, about how improv and marriage can go hand in hand.
HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
SPECIAL GUEST: Kari Coleman
IMPROV CINCINNATI COMMUNITY GUEST: Brad and Claire Patterson
EDITED BY: Zak Roth
INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zimmer
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com, Patreon.Com/ImprovCincinnati
Tone talks with Improv Revolutionary, Billy Merritt, on his journey and experiences while co-writing Robot, Pirate, Ninja, with Will Hines. Brenden speaks with IC leaders, Jon Ulrich and Colin Thornton, on how the teachings in the book can incorporate into classes.
A name synonymous with Toronto Improv, and author of the cool book, Improvising Now: A Guide to Modern Improv, Rob Norman helps crack the code on what presence could mean to an improviser. They continue to chat about conflict in scenes, walk-ons, and a multitude of helpful ideas for any improviser to take to their next performance. ICNCommunity guest is Gauravi Shah, who speaks on the Toronto improv scene and how the transition into the Cincinnati community was so beneficial.
Special guest: Rob Norman
IC Community Guest: Garuavi Shah
Guest Co-Host: Colin Thornton
Stinger Notes by Daniel Zimmer
Editing and Sound Deisgn by Brenden Davis
Sponsored by: Oozebear.com, Patreon.com/improvcincinnati
Produced by: Improv Cincinnati
Annoyance Theater Co-Founder and Superstar Improv performer and teacher, Joe Bill, talks with Tone about his experiences working abroad, how his life has formed his career and shares valuable knowledge on consistently learning and pushing yourself as an improviser. IC community star, Joe DiSalvo, speaks with Brenden about cerebral improv and Joe's performance with Joe Bill.
HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
SPECIAL GUEST:Joe Bill
IMPROV CINCINNATI COMMUNITY GUEST: Joe DiSalvo
EDITED BY: Tone Branson, Brenden Davis
INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zimmer
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com
Chicago Improv Studio and author of "The Complete Improviser" speaks with Brenden about a variety of topics based on the touchstone of truth. The two go over how to stay grounded, great approaches to initiations, and one of the assumptions in Bill's book. Improv Cincinnati community guest, Patricia Mullins, gives her take on Truth and Vulnerability.
HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
SPECIAL GUEST: Bill Arnett
IMPROV CINCINNATI COMMUNITY GUEST: Madison Hoffpauir
EDITED BY: Tone Branson, Brenden Davis
INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zimmer
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com
Season Two opens with improv legend Greg Proops having an honest, juicy detail-filled conversation with Touchstones' new co-host, Tone Branson. Greg talks about his incredible start and journey with Whose Line Is It Anyway? and his career, centered around our touchstone of Presence.
HOSTED BY: Brenden Davis, Tone Branson
SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Proops
IMPROV CINCINNATI COMMUNITY GUEST: Madison Hoffpauir
EDITED BY: Tone Branson, Brenden Davis
INTRO AND TONAL THEME: Daniel Zimmer
PRODUCED BY: Improv Cincinnati
SPONSORED BY: Oozebear.com
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Jimmy Carrane
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Susan Messing
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Adam Cawley
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Armando Diaz
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Jeff B. Davis
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Colin Mochrie
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Sponsored By: Oozebear
Guest, Kathy Kinney, (The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Improv All Stars) gives her take on the importance of 'Truthability' in improv and life. She delves into how she landed the role of Mimi Boebeck on The Drew Carey Show, and made a career out of improvising.
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Kathy Kinney
Hosts: Brenden Davis, Colin Thornton
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson
Our first guest, Brad Sherwood, (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Scared Scriptless) delves into the touchstone of Playfullness, with Colin.
Produced By: Improv Cincinnati
Special Guest: Brad Sherwood
Hosts: Colin Thornton, Brenden Davis
Editing: Brenden Davis
Intro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel Zimmer
Logo and Artwork: Tone Branson