The SoCap Improv Comedy Podcast

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  Elephant in the Room 13.08.2026 11นาที

  We're told not to address the elephant in the room but I say 'nay'!
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  Vulnerability 23.07.2026 13นาที

  Why Vulnerability WorksSaying “yes” to uncomfortable or self‑deprecating offers is playful.It shows others that they can let their guard downAudiences love vulnerability — low status is non‑threatening and endearingIt opens the door to bigger comedic payoffs. If that’s true, what else is trueNot everyone is comfortable with this level of exposure, and that’s okay
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  Be Specific 16.07.2026 12นาที

  Being Specific in your offers, leads to three main benefits...1 - audiences find it relatable2 - roots you in the present momentand3 - suggests character
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  Smile When You Say It 09.07.2026 14นาที

  The Power of the SmileA smile transforms villainy into comedy“I cheated, and I can’t wait to do it again.”“I stole your car and wrecked it — wow, that was a nice ride.”Smiling signals: we’re playing, not hurtingAudiences love watching someone enjoy being bad
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  Reframing 18.06.2026 14นาที

  Flexibility, the ability to pivot, is a terrific skill to have on stage and off. Today, we look at reframing as a way to that.
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  Doubt 11.06.2026 14นาที

  If your audience - be that your scene partner(s), the people watching, or the chap at the dinner partner - is in doubt as to your intentions, the way forward will often be more difficult for you.
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  Why You Need Status 04.06.2026 16นาที

  Status is great in comedy and in real life. You likely use it all the time and don't even know it.It's one of those things that once you see, you see everywhere. Once you understand it, it'll make your life much better.
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  My Character Wouldn't Do That 28.05.2026 14นาที

  Remaining open to 'who' your character is, what they stand for, what they love, what they hate, and more, keeps you open and alive to your audience (on stage and in the real world). You can be flexible, surprise yourself, and learn about points of view different from your own.
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  Say Less, Seymour 21.05.2026 13นาที

  Listening as a gateway to presence and reduced self-consciousness.
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  Mistakes? We Don't Need No Stupid Mistakes 14.05.2026 13นาที

  Mistakes scare the crap out of us, but they're usually only as bad as you think they are! They have wonderful upsides.
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  In The Beginning 07.05.2026 15นาที

  Starting a scene is one of, if not the most, difficult and critical things in improv. I discuss two of the ways to begin scenes and reveal my favourite!
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  Letting Go of Self-Consciousness 09.10.2023 15นาที

  Falling in love. Hanging with good friends. Being in a moment. These are all times when we tend to lose ourselves, get over our self-consciousness, and forget about our selfish needs and serve an experience.
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  Avoid Gaslighting Others 02.10.2023 20นาที

  Whether on stage or in life real, try not to gaslights others. In improv, it often leads into the argument trap. In life, it escalates tension, shows others you're not listening, and more. Instead, treat the opinions of others as legitimately theirs and deal with it except in one situation.
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  Playing Strangers 25.09.2023 18นาที

  Scenes in which the characters are strangers to each other come with an extra added level of difficulty. For that reason, I encourage improvisers to stay away from them. But, when they do happen to try and figure out what's at stake.
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  The Process Scene 18.09.2023 24นาที

  Having a process in a scene will help in a multitude of ways, however, there are also a couple major pitfalls with which to be aware.
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  I Am A.... 11.09.2023 19นาที

  A discussion of the third exercise I use when starting almost every class I teach. I Am A... is a game of patterns in which three people are elements within a certain pattern, category, etc. The more recognizable the pattern and elements, the better it is received.
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  Improv Rule For Life #4 - Be Process Oriented 04.09.2023 20นาที

  Being process oriented, or systems based, allows one to make modifications if their goals aren't being realized. Conversely, relying on magical thinking to achieve a desired outcome can leave one at the mercy of a stochastic, unfeeling universe.
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  Is Mocking Some People Okay or Not Okay - REPEAT Episode 8 28.08.2023 11นาที

  Improv has changed a lot in the 35 years since I started. One thing is that we are much more sensitive to people different than us and no longer mock people based on generalities about them. However, two areas have escaped that scrutiny and I have no idea why.
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  Dissonance in Comedy 21.08.2023 20นาที

  Dissonance is a powerful tool that can grab your audiences attention and make them laugh whether that's on stage or at a dinner party.
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  The Actor/Character Duality 14.08.2023 18นาที

  When in scenes, there is the actor and the character the actor/improviser is portraying. Sometimes, their goals are aligned but often they are not.