The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #96 (Evan Kaufman & Rebecca Vigil) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented improvisers and stars of "Rebecca and Evan: Your Love, Our Musical", Evan Kaufman ("North Coast", "The Gypsy Danger") & Rebecca Vigil (Rebecca Vigil & The Vigilantes) . Topics discussed include Evan and Rebecca's improv and comedy careers, "Don't Forget the Lyrics", "Your Love" the musical and lots of random chit chat. Stories Without Roofs is looking fo...
Sep 12, 2015•54 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #95 (Will Luera, Shiyan AKA Bee) III In the final episode of "The Will Luera Podcast Trilogy", Tom is joined by Will Luera (“The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre) & Shiyan aka Bee ("Bodega", "The Quarry" & "Straight Out of Context") Topics discussed include Will’s time in Sarasota as Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre, directing at a theater other then Impro...
Sep 12, 2015•28 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #94 (Ashley Voltz & Chris Kaufman) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny improvisers from independent improv team, Cuddle Party, Ashley Voltz & Chris Kaufman. Topics discussed include both Chris & Ashley's improv comedy backgrounds, Cuddle Party & a bunch of random topics. Stories Without Roofs is looking for volunteers of all kinds to assist with helping homeless youths produce short stories and fully realized plays based on t...
Sep 11, 2015•59 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast #93 (Tom Boyer) DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ADDICTION and ME In this episode Tom Boyer opens up about his recent and past struggles with depression, anxiety and addiction. This a very personal, candid conversation that others may identify with. I spoke to a friend about my issues recently and he told me to listen to this: Speak to me When all you got to keep is strong Move along, move along like I know you do And even when your hope is gone Move along, move along just t...
Aug 15, 2015•19 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #92 (Half an EGOT) In this episode Tom is joined by the awesome indie improv group, Half an EGOT, Amancio Lopes, Bryan Marshall, Cade Harstedt, Caroline McCallum, Chloe Ainley, Diana Lu & Mark Stoughton. Topics discussed include the members improv backgrounds, the formation of Half an EGOT and their future comedy plans. Check out Half an EGOT perform at ImprovBoston Cage Match on Friday, August 7th at 9:00pm - Tickets and info here: http://www.improvb...
Jul 28, 2015•48 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #91 (Kate Hopkins & William Thomas Gianetta) In this episode Tom is joined by two super funny improvisers from Studio 40 Team, Mud Hut, Kate Hopkins & Will Gianetta. Topics discussed include both Kate and Will's comedy backgrounds, whether or not Transylvania is real, Studio 40 and the importance of the improv community. Check out Mud Hut performat The Riot Theater in JP on Friday, 7/31 & Friday August 14th. Check out Mud Hut's Tumblr at Mudhu...
Jul 18, 2015•45 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #90 (Andrew Barlow & Tim Lanning) In this episode Tom is joined by two funny dudes from the indie improv group, Devlin Down, Andrew Barlow ("Devlin Down", ImprovBoston Harold Night Top Shelf Team "Rabbit", "ComedySportz Boston") & Tim Lanning ("Devlin Down","GeeklyInc").Topics discussed include both Andrew and Tim's comedy backgrounds, Dungeons & Dragons, GeeklyInc, growing up in a hearing impaired family, Comic Books & Devlin Down. TONIGH...
Jul 16, 2015•58 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #89 (Sara Jane Burns & Kate McGroarty-King In this episode Tom is joined by two very talented improvisers from the ImprovBoston Main Stage, Sara Jane Burns (ImprovBoston Main Stage & Touring Company, Big Bang Improv, Director of Mud Hut, The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show) and Kate McGroarty-King (ImprovBoston Main Stage & Touring Company, Director of All Access Improv & Cuddle Party, Hidden Falls).Topics discussed include bot...
Jul 12, 2015•47 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #88 (Kevin Quigley) In this episode Tom welcomes a producer extraordinaire, Kevin Quigley(Producer at Johnny D's Comedy Presents, Director at World of Hurt and Creator and Producer at Wild Memory Nation). Topics discussed include Kevin's background, being a show producer, his novel, Springsteen, Disney and his upcoming projects. Check out SketcHaus at ImprovBoston every Thursday at 9:00pm. Tickets and info here: http://www.improvboston.com/shows/sketchhau...
Jul 11, 2015•51 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #87 (David Thomas & Ryan Dalley) In this episode Tom welcomes a couple of members of the independent improv group, Cuddle Party, David Thomas (The Oregon Fail, Stand Up Break In at The Riot Theater, Phoenix Landing Comedy Presents) and Ryan Dalley (ComedySportz Boston, Idiot Box, Baby Cut).Topics discussed include their comedy backgrounds, stand up comedy & Cuddle Party. Check out Oregon Fail at Indie Night at The Riot Theater on Thursday, July 16...
Jul 07, 2015•41 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #86 (Ben Walsh) In this episode Tom is joined by Ben Walsh. Topics discussed include Ben’s improv background, his experiences producing Harold Night at ImprovBoston, Directing "Buscow" and "Rabbit", his new Top Shelf Harold Night team "Duchess" and his love for performing arts. Check out "Duchess" perform at Harold Night at ImprovBoston Wednesday nights at 7:30. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/harold_night Check out "Buscow" perfor...
Jun 22, 2015•36 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #85 (Claire & Bobby Smithney) In this episode Tom welcomes the first married couple to the podcast, Claire & Bobby Smithney. Topics discussed include Claire and Bobby's backgrounds, their improv careers, Studio 40 & ImprovBoston. Check out Studio 40 at ImprovBoston Friday nights at 7:00pm. Tickets and info here:http://www.improvboston.com/shows/studio40 Check out The ImprovBoston Main Stage Thursday, Friday & Saturdays Nights. Tickets and ...
Jun 20, 2015•50 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #84 (Courtney Standish & Clara Vandeweerdt) In this episode Tom is joined by the awesome improv duo, "Belgian Waffles", Courtney Standish & Clara Vandeweerdt. Topics discussed include Courtney & Clara's improv backgrounds, the formation of "Belgian Waffles" & comedy and improv scene in Belgium. Also Courtney's dog, Waggish makes a cameo. Check out "Belgian Waffles" perform at Indie Night at The Riot Theater in September. Check out Tom perf...
Jun 13, 2015•27 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #83 (Shawna Wright) In this episode Tom is joined by the hilarious and talented, Shawna Wright (Improv Asylum House Teams, ImprovBoston Studio 40 Team "Buscow"). Topics discussed include Shawna's improv background, having a supportive family, "Buscow", House Teams and Shaun White. Should you check out this episode? Yes...and also check out "Buscow" perform at Studio 40 at ImprovBoston on Friday nights at 7:00pm. Get tickets and info here:http://www.improv...
Jun 05, 2015•39 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #82 (Max Kreisky, Marc Campasano & "Booker") In this episode Tom is joined by two really talented improvisers, Max Kreisky & Marc Campasano ("Max and Marc Are Very Popular", ImprovBoston Harold Night Team "Viceroy", Formerly of "Charice the Bear") Topics discussed include Max & Marc's various improv origins, working together in "Charice the Bear" and "Viceroy" & the inner workings of "Max and Marc Are Very Popular". Also "Booker" comes by ...
Jun 05, 2015•36 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #81 (Mac Gostow & Laura Merli) In this episode Tom is joined by two really talented improvisers, Mac Gostow (Associate Producer at ImprovBoston, Cast Member of "The Family Show" & "All Access Improv" at ImprovBoston, Cast Member of B.U.M.P, "My Musical OK Cupid Date", Producer of "College Comedy Festival" and "The Boston Comedy Arts Festival" ) & Laura Merli ("Hooverville", "Robot Arms", "Monotone" & "Improv Jones"). Topics discussed inclu...
May 16, 2015•47 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #80 (Amy Frizzi & Jack McNamara) In this episode Tom is joined by two really talented improvisers, Amy Frizzi (Cast Member of "Face Off" at ImprovBoston, "Baby Giraffes") & Jack McNamara (ImprovBoston Fresh Blend Harold Night Team "Nixon", "Laugh McNamara"). Topics discussed include Amy & Jack's improv backgrounds, their original Harold Team "The Buskers", Amy's sketch group "Baby Giraffes", Jack's love of The Harold Structure and Jack does a ...
May 02, 2015•51 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #79 (Pam Victor) In this episode Tom is joined by the extremely inspiring and impressive, Pam Victor. Topics discussed include Pam's improv background, traveling allot as a youth, the process of writing "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book", Pam's improv curriculum "Zen of Improv", her interview series "Geeking Out with" and the importance of not dwelling on the negative as an improviser. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and...
Apr 26, 2015•45 min
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #78 (Jo Galvin & Lisa Lang) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny ladies, Joanna Banana Hamock Galvin ("Good God Women" & "Bodega") & Lisa Lang ("Good God Women" & "Total Feltdown"). Topics discussed include Jo & Lisa's improv careers, lack of coordination, puppets and the evolution of "Good God Women". Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out "Good God Women" at ImprovBoston CageMatch next Friday, May 1st at ...
Apr 24, 2015•35 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #77 (Andy Devlin & Daniel Marchant) In this episode Tom is joined by two really funny dudes, Andy Devlin ("The Midy Zevlin", "ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy") & Daniel Marchant ("Tidepool"). Topics discussed include Andy and Daniel's improv careers, their early days at UMass Amherst, IWA, "Tidepool", "The Midy Zevlin", the benefits of two person improv, "Star Wars" and guilty pleasure movies. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and...
Apr 18, 2015•50 min
Improvised IMDB Ep#9 Featuring: Conor Allen, Frankie Gibbs Hosted by: Joshua Vivace Oh boy do we have an action packed ep of imdb this week as fan favourite Conor Allen and comedy bad boy Frankie Gibbs join me in the studio this week for a uniquely structured ep featuring some fun games and segments such as Movie Jail and Chop It or Stop It celeb edition. We get candid about how scary dark movie theaters are, conner shows off his cool gameshow wheel collection and theres a pretty good scene abou...
Apr 18, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Improvised IMDB: BONUS Ep #8 Ft : Amancio Lopes, Zachary Reisch, Joshua Vivace The time has come for zach and I to pitch our perfectly developed movies pitch called Nerds is cool now about a cool fighter guy that gives up his superhero lifestyle to become a nerd to John Robles represenetive and chief talent agent of NBC/Disney/ESPN. Listen in as we tactfuly pitch our movie with the type of grace and poise that only pre resevoir dogs Quentin Tarrantino could rival. Will we succeed in finaly takin...
Apr 11, 2015•57 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #76 (Rachel Jane Andelman & Laura Merli) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented improvisers, Rachel Jane Andelmen (ImprovBoston Top Shelf Harold Night Team "Viceroy","So That Happened: A Talk Show", "Magic: The Gathering: The Show" & "First Impact") & Laura Merli (Improv Asylum "House Teams", "Improv Jones", "Robot Arms" & "Monotone"). Topics discussed include Rachel's improv background, her time interning at "The Colbert Report",...
Apr 11, 2015•33 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #75 (Christine Toohey & Rosena Cornet) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely driven improvisers, Cristine Toohey (Founder of "Artemis Improv", Cast Member of ImprovBoston's National Touring Company, "Creepy Nanny" & Instructor at ImprovBoston) & Rosena Cornet (Improv Asylum "House Teams", Producer of "The Comedy Lab at ImprovBoston", "Shuffle Ball Change", "Creepy Nanny" & "Bodega"). Topics discussed include Christine & Rosena's impro...
Apr 08, 2015•35 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #74 (Laura Merli & Elizabeth Ess) In this episode Tom is joined by two extremely talented ladies Laura Merli ("Improv Asylum House Teams", "Improv Jones", "Robot Arms" & "Monotone") & Elizabeth Ess. Topics discussed include Elizabeth & Laura's improv beginnings, transitioning from Russia to America as a child, improv classes and future goals. Should you check this episode out? Yes...and check out both Laura & Tom perform with Improv Asylum Hou...
Apr 04, 2015•20 min
Improvised IMDB : Ep#6 Ft Nils Vaule,Caroline McCallum, Kyle Comeau , Zachary Reisch Hosted by: Josh Vivace Warning ! Improvised imdb is back with Scenes consisting of off beat irreverent humour cause that's Hollywood baby!!!. Join us as we explore a man willing to drive 18 hours for a burger, a club of miscreant British teens,and a strange alternate reality where CVS employees are contractually obligated to bow to customers.Also Zach and i get another crack at a script for pilot season on this ...
Mar 22, 2015•1 hr 29 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #73 The Feeling is Mutual (Spencer Curry & Mark Robson) In this episode Tom is joined by an extremely funny two man team, "The Feeling is Mutual", Spencer Curry and Mark Robson. Topics discussed include Spencer & Mark's improv origins, how they met in college, the popularity of "The Feeling is Mutual" and what the future holds for them. This week's edition of "The Made Up Movie Game" features "Sail" the tale of the not so "Wright Brothers". Check out "The...
Mar 21, 2015•47 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #72 (Rachel Klein & Jackie Arko) In this episode Tom is joined by two very talented improvisers and producers, Rachel Klein (Creator & Director of "The White Rabbit", "Maxitor", Fine Line Comedy) & Jackie Arko (Improv Boston's "The Kerfuffle", "The White Rabbit", "Fine Line Comedy", "Maxitor", Director of "Idiot Box" & "Shuffle Ball Change").Topics discussed include Rachel & Jackie's improv origins, their impressive creative work ethics, the a...
Mar 18, 2015•1 hr 10 min
The Improv Saved My Life Episode #71 (Cade Harstedt, Adam Carvalho & Ludy Gonzalez) In this episode Tom is joined by three recent graduates of the Improv Asylum Training Center, Cade Harstedt, Adam Carvalho & Ludy Gonzalez. Topics discussed include all three of their journeys into improv, the "Table Fries Grad Show", "My Dinosaur Life" and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This weeks edition of "The Made Up Movie Game" features "My Father's Eyes" a creepy tale of a young boy, his friends, a ...
Mar 14, 2015•1 hr
Improvised IMDB: ft Erik Volkert Zachary Reisch Sam Monk Hosted by : Joshua Vivace On this weeks improvised imdb we watch the new Mr Holmes trailer and wonder if its an alternate ending for lotr, Erik chats about the time he hung out with Quentin tarantino(not a bit)and a new segment called Pilot Season pitch where we hold a table read of a script we've recently written. For feedback by listeners!! Improvised IMDB: ft Erik Volkert Zachary Reisch Sam Monk Hosted by : Joshua Vivace On this weeks i...
Mar 13, 2015•1 hr 9 min
