Podcasts by Musical Improv Shop Talk Podcast

Skills and Challenges from 2020-03-31T16:00

In this episode if of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast, Neil offers challenges to Adam, Kristen, Claire & Gail.

Walking Through from 2020-03-17T16:00

On this episode, Musical Director John Sturk (ComedySportz) spends a lot of time with the crew (Gail,  Adam, Claire, Kristen and Neil) as we take care to train our storytelling impulses. Here's ...

Heighten Brighten Enlighten from 2020-03-03T17:00

This week the Gang play with Sarah Murphy (ComedySportz Chicago, Riff) to play with expanding the universe of an improvised musical! 

Who's Who Part 2 from 2020-02-19T01:39:08

The Glitter Island Gang meet up with Keenan Camp (Riff) to explore more characters we might meet along the way! 

Who's Who Part 1 from 2020-02-19T01:35:57

Kristen, Adam and Claire chat with Gail and Neil about the kinds of characters that show up in narratives, and how to play protagonists.

Open It Up from 2019-12-17T17:00

The Glitter Island Gang hang out with friend Brian Sebby to explore openings for musical improv shows!

The Scene from 2019-12-03T17:00

Neil Figuracion returns with Gail Gallagher on the keys, Adam Mizner at the helm, with new regular castmates Kristen Britt & Claire Parlette. We hang with Wesley Whitaker to talk about scenes in...

Shockwave from Freestyle Love Supreme from 2019-11-19T17:00

Calling us on his time off is Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan. Shockwave is the beatboxing powerhouse of the long running freestyle rap group Freestyle Love Supreme, who are now enjoying a run as one...

De/Mystifying Rap from 2018-07-09T15:36:31

Here's a special episode of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast: De/Mystifying Rap!

Gail Gallagher, Neil Figuracion & Adam Mizner meet up with Dylan Carey (Groovebox) and Zheryk Badugu (...

Bonus Bonuses - Full Circle! from 2018-06-06T14:00

Here's a second collection of extra clips!

Neil & Gail are joined by Adam Mizner, Ashley Geron, Wes Hughes, Sam Cain, Nicole Frydman, Steph McCullough, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel...

Bonus Round from 2018-05-02T14:00

Here is a compilation of our Patreon clips from episodes 3-5!

Neil & Gail goof around with Adam Mizner, Nelson Velasquez, Nicole Frydman, Jessica Landis, Allie Ring, Ian Goldsmith, Jed Le...

Episode 8 - Point of View from 2018-04-04T14:30

Season Finale! 

For our final episode of our first season, Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion chew the fat with Adam Mizner, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel Bee for a rousing discussi...

Episode 7 - Steph-isode from 2018-03-21T14:30

For this episode Neil Figuracion, Gail Gallagher and Adam Mizner jump down the rabbit hole with Dr Steph McCullough. We dig into a discussion of musical direction and build some challenges on th...

Episode 6 - Exploring Melody from 2018-03-07T15:00

Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion share the table and a lot of laughs with Adam Mizner, Wes Hughes, Ashley Geron, Sam Cain and Nicole Frydman. The topic today is MELODY!

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Episode 5 - What's Important from 2018-02-21T16:55

Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion meet with Chris Terry, Jed Levine, Sophie Scanlon and Adam Mizner for a fun session on choruses, listening and getting on board together! 

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Episode 4 - Rhyme 2 from 2018-02-01T16:04:50

Episode 3 - Rhyme 1 from 2018-01-17T16:50

Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher sit at the table with Nicole Frydman, Nelson Velasquez and Adam Mizner to dip their toes into the pool called RHYME. Will their brains melt before the hour is ...

Episode 2 - Stuff and Things from 2018-01-03T17:00

Today Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher welcome players Anthony Occhipinti, Brookes May, Lauren Kincaid-Filbey and Adam Mizner. The topic of the day is Ideation. Listen to us play with Stuff an...

Pilot - Riding the Wave from 2017-12-06T23:17:15

Here's the pilot episode of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast! 

In this hour, Neil Figuracion and Gail Gallagher welcome players Hilary Gokenbach, John Craven...