theimprovfrog's Podcast Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:26 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:26 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.theimprovfrog.com copyright 2009 http://www.theimprovfrog.com Interviews and discussion about improv comdedy, improvisational acting, and sketch comedy. Some theory and industry news. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/3/a/6/f3a65f921d033585 theimprovfrog's Podcast Chili B. yes episodic comedy,improv,improvisation,acting no Improv and sketch comedy discussion and interviews.theimprovfrog@hotmail.comChili B. Episode 28 chat with NICK ARMSTRONG Episode 28 chat with NICK ARMSTRONG Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:53:42 +0000 A chat with Nick Armstrong , actor, writer, director, and founder of Camp Improv Utopia.

]]> A chat with Nick Armstrong , actor, writer, director, and founder of Camp Improv Utopia.

]]> false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)A chat with Nick Armstrong , actor, writer, director, and founder of Camp Improv Utopia.Chili B.A chat with Nick Armstrong , actor, writer, director, and founder of Camp Improv Utopia. Episode 27 an interview with Brian OcConnell from IOWest Episode 27 an interview with Brian OcConnell from IOWest Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:55:48 +0000 Chili B opens up the show talking about where he has been for so long, and then airs an interview that he taped last May at Camp Imrov Utopia with actor, writer, director, editor, and improviser Brian OcConnell.

Brian talks about his method of training improvisers how to practice and develop their skills ALONE...without the need ot other improvisers.

Then to close the show, Chili B gives some shout outs and congratulations.

]]> Chili B opens up the show talking about where he has been for so long, and then airs an interview that he taped last May at Camp Imrov Utopia with actor, writer, director, editor, and improviser Brian OcConnell.

Brian talks about his method of training improvisers how to practice and develop their skills ALONE...without the need ot other improvisers.

Then to close the show, Chili B gives some shout outs and congratulations.

]]> 34:56 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Chili B opens up the show talking about where he has been for so long, and then airs an interview that he taped last May at Camp Imrov Utopia with actor, writer, director, editor, and improviser Brian OcConnell. Brian talks about his method of training improvisers how to practice and develop their skills ALONE...without the need ot other improvisers. Then to close the show, Chili B gives some shout outs and congratulations.Chili B.Chili B opens up the show talking about where he has been for so long, and then airs an interview that he taped last May at Camp Imrov Utopia with actor, writer, director, editor, and improviser Brian OcConnell. Brian talks about his method of training improvisers how to practice and develop their skills ALONE...without the need ot other improvisers. Then to close the show, Chili B gives some shout outs and congratulations. FROG-EP26-11-07-10 FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING FROG-EP26-11-07-10 FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:48:42 +0000 In the first of the NEW improved SHORTER podcast episodes, Chili B talks about teaching improv, acting, comedy for FREE. He explains that making money is a good thing, but also exhorts fellow teachers to look for opportunities to share their love of improv to people who otherwise would not be able to pay for instruction.

At the close of the show Chili gives a quick SHOUT OUT to his friends at the Apple Sisters and gives a plug for their very popular podcast on iTunes.

]]> In the first of the NEW improved SHORTER podcast episodes, Chili B talks about teaching improv, acting, comedy for FREE. He explains that making money is a good thing, but also exhorts fellow teachers to look for opportunities to share their love of improv to people who otherwise would not be able to pay for instruction.

At the close of the show Chili gives a quick SHOUT OUT to his friends at the Apple Sisters and gives a plug for their very popular podcast on iTunes.

]]> 19:09 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)In the first of the NEW improved SHORTER podcast episodes, Chili B talks about teaching improv, acting, comedy for FREE. He explains that making money is a good thing, but also exhorts fellow teachers to look for opportunities to share their love of improv to people who otherwise would not be able to pay for instruction. At the close of the show Chili gives a quick SHOUT OUT to his friends at the Apple Sisters and gives a plug for their very popular podcast on iTunes.Chili B.In the first of the NEW improved SHORTER podcast episodes, Chili B talks about teaching improv, acting, comedy for FREE. He explains that making money is a good thing, but also exhorts fellow teachers to look for opportunities to share their love of improv to people who otherwise would not be able to pay for instruction. At the close of the show Chili gives a quick SHOUT OUT to his friends at the Apple Sisters and gives a plug for their very popular podcast on iTunes. FROG-EP25-11-06-09 FROG-EP25-11-06-09 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:16:13 +0000 We made it back from Camp Improv Utopia in lovely Cambria California, and in this episode we speak to camp Founder Nick Armstrong.

]]> We made it back from Camp Improv Utopia in lovely Cambria California, and in this episode we speak to camp Founder Nick Armstrong.

]]> 22:57 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)We made it back from Camp Improv Utopia in lovely Cambria California, and in this episode we speak to camp Founder Nick Armstrong.Chili B.We made it back from Camp Improv Utopia in lovely Cambria California, and in this episode we speak to camp Founder Nick Armstrong. Episode 24 11-04-19 Episode 24 11-04-19 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:52:25 +0000 Im TRYING to create shorter shows, but I just CANT stop talking! Seriously, we will get shorter in the future.

In this episode Chili B waxes on about a few of the improv RULES of the top of his head, and then later in the show goes on a RANT about performers who will improve vs. those who wont improve.

]]> Im TRYING to create shorter shows, but I just CANT stop talking! Seriously, we will get shorter in the future.

In this episode Chili B waxes on about a few of the improv RULES of the top of his head, and then later in the show goes on a RANT about performers who will improve vs. those who wont improve.

]]> 40:18 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Im TRYING to create shorter shows, but I just CANT stop talking! Seriously, we will get shorter in the future. In this episode Chili B waxes on about a few of the improv RULES of the top of his head, and then later in the show goes on a RANT about performers who will improve vs. those who wont improve.Chili B.Im TRYING to create shorter shows, but I just CANT stop talking! Seriously, we will get shorter in the future. In this episode Chili B waxes on about a few of the improv RULES of the top of his head, and then later in the show goes on a RANT about performers who will improve vs. those who wont improve. FROG-EP023-110212AussieImprovComedyExplosion FROG-EP023-110212AussieImprovComedyExplosion Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:12:00 +0000 A trip to visit the members of Aussie Improv Comedy Explosion, now playing at the V  theater in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.

Chili B talks about his liberal use of foul language

and a NEW inspirational segment to stimulate your creative soul.

]]> A trip to visit the members of Aussie Improv Comedy Explosion, now playing at the V theater in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.

Chili B talks about his liberal use of foul language

and a NEW inspirational segment to stimulate your creative soul.

]]> 56:46 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)A trip to visit the members of Aussie Improv Comedy Explosion, now playing at the V  theater in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. Chili B talks about his liberal use of foul language and a NEW inspirational segment to stimulate your creative soul.Chili B.A trip to visit the members of Aussie Improv Comedy Explosion, now playing at the V  theater in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. Chili B talks about his liberal use of foul language and a NEW inspirational segment to stimulate your creative soul. Episode22 interview with Colin Trehan Episode22 interview with Colin Trehan Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:19:13 +0000 in the New Years episode I get to talk with Colin Trehan from the musical hit "Jersey Boys" about his love of improv.

There is a discussion on "What is improv?"

and we get to answer some listener email, and make some improv related announcements.

 

Thanks for listening.

]]> in the New Years episode I get to talk with Colin Trehan from the musical hit "Jersey Boys" about his love of improv.

There is a discussion on "What is improv?"

and we get to answer some listener email, and make some improv related announcements.

Thanks for listening.

]]> 01:09:19 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)in the New Years episode I get to talk with Colin Trehan from the musical hit "Jersey Boys" about his love of improv. There is a discussion on "What is improv?" and we get to answer some listener email, and make some improv related announcements.   Thanks for listening.Chili B.in the New Years episode I get to talk with Colin Trehan from the musical hit "Jersey Boys" about his love of improv. There is a discussion on "What is improv?" and we get to answer some listener email, and make some improv related announcements.   Thanks for listening. FROGep021-101024NICKARMSTRONG.mp3 FROGep021-101024NICKARMSTRONG.mp3 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:17:45 +0000 In this episode we congratulate OTC Comedy for organizing and hosting the FIRST annual Red Rocks Improv Festival.

We have a mini-interview with Nick Armstrong from ioWest.

We give important event information for professional actors looking to get hired.

]]> In this episode we congratulate OTC Comedy for organizing and hosting the FIRST annual Red Rocks Improv Festival.

We have a mini-interview with Nick Armstrong from ioWest.

We give important event information for professional actors looking to get hired.

]]> 33:48 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)In this episode we congratulate OTC Comedy for organizing and hosting the FIRST annual Red Rocks Improv Festival. We have a mini-interview with Nick Armstrong from ioWest. We give important event information for professional actors looking to get hired.Chili B.In this episode we congratulate OTC Comedy for organizing and hosting the FIRST annual Red Rocks Improv Festival. We have a mini-interview with Nick Armstrong from ioWest. We give important event information for professional actors looking to get hired. FROG-EP020-101016theRainbowChapel FROG-EP020-101016theRainbowChapel Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:59:12 +0000 A very SPECIAL episode of the improvFROG podcast.

A serious subject is talked about, but we do it with a smile and a laugh.

]]> A very SPECIAL episode of the improvFROG podcast.

A serious subject is talked about, but we do it with a smile and a laugh.

]]> 36:12 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)A very SPECIAL episode of the improvFROG podcast. A serious subject is talked about, but we do it with a smile and a laugh.Chili B.A very SPECIAL episode of the improvFROG podcast. A serious subject is talked about, but we do it with a smile and a laugh. FROG-EP019-100918 Matt Donnelly FROG-EP019-100918 Matt Donnelly Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:27:21 +0000 Improv performer/teacher/coach UCB alumni Matt Donnelly sits down with Chili B to discuss:

Improv and romance

His work with Wayne Brady

"Small Market" improv

His favorite level of improv to teach

His coaching philosophy

His favorite improv teaching exercise

internet comedy videos

his improv mentor Amy Poehler

and he explains why he is not a fan of the Second City business model.

]]> Improv performer/teacher/coach UCB alumni Matt Donnelly sits down with Chili B to discuss:

Improv and romance

His work with Wayne Brady

"Small Market" improv

His favorite level of improv to teach

His coaching philosophy

His favorite improv teaching exercise

internet comedy videos

his improv mentor Amy Poehler

and he explains why he is not a fan of the Second City business model.

]]> 58:18 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Improv performer/teacher/coach UCB alumni Matt Donnelly sits down with Chili B to discuss: Improv and romance His work with Wayne Brady "Small Market" improv His favorite level of improv to teach His coaching philosophy His favorite improv teaching exercise internet comedy videos his improv mentor Amy Poehler and he explains why he is not a fan of the Second City business model.Chili B.Improv performer/teacher/coach UCB alumni Matt Donnelly sits down with Chili B to discuss: Improv and romance His work with Wayne Brady "Small Market" improv His favorite level of improv to teach His coaching philosophy His favorite improv teaching exercise internet comedy videos his improv mentor Amy Poehler and he explains why he is not a fan of the Second City business model. Interview with Phil Faiss-improvFrog episode18 Interview with Phil Faiss-improvFrog episode18 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:42:00 +0000 Phil Faiss improv performer and instructor from improv Vegas talks about short films, his improv training at the Groundlings, and Second City, and performing improv.

Is the audience always right? Phil will give you his opinion.

He discusses his current status as a "Freelance" improvisor, and his favorite excercise to teach students, which he calls "the Giving Tree."

Then there is his laugh.

 

]]> Phil Faiss improv performer and instructor from improv Vegas talks about short films, his improv training at the Groundlings, and Second City, and performing improv.

Is the audience always right? Phil will give you his opinion.

He discusses his current status as a "Freelance" improvisor, and his favorite excercise to teach students, which he calls "the Giving Tree."

Then there is his laugh.

]]> 01:07:30 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Phil Faiss improv performer and instructor from improv Vegas talks about short films, his improv training at the Groundlings, and Second City, and performing improv. Is the audience always right? Phil will give you his opinion. He discusses his current status as a "Freelance" improvisor, and his favorite excercise to teach students, which he calls "the Giving Tree." Then there is his laugh.  Chili B.Phil Faiss improv performer and instructor from improv Vegas talks about short films, his improv training at the Groundlings, and Second City, and performing improv. Is the audience always right? Phil will give you his opinion. He discusses his current status as a "Freelance" improvisor, and his favorite excercise to teach students, which he calls "the Giving Tree." Then there is his laugh.   episode 17 of the improv FROG episode 17 of the improv FROG Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:34:00 +0000 in this long awaited episode...we have a taped STAND-UP performance from your host Chili B.

and then we get serious for a moment as we talk about the subject of racism as a tool to censor or control comedians.

]]> in this long awaited episode...we have a taped STAND-UP performance from your host Chili B.

and then we get serious for a moment as we talk about the subject of racism as a tool to censor or control comedians.

]]> 44:53 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)in this long awaited episode...we have a taped STAND-UP performance from your host Chili B. and then we get serious for a moment as we talk about the subject of racism as a tool to censor or control comedians.Chili B.in this long awaited episode...we have a taped STAND-UP performance from your host Chili B. and then we get serious for a moment as we talk about the subject of racism as a tool to censor or control comedians. Episode 16 of the improv FROG Episode 16 of the improv FROG Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0000 In this epesode we talk about the NEWS media. We also have important announcements, and we have a dramatic reading.

]]> In this epesode we talk about the NEWS media. We also have important announcements, and we have a dramatic reading.

]]> 36:16 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)In this epesode we talk about the NEWS media. We also have important announcements, and we have a dramatic reading.Chili B.In this epesode we talk about the NEWS media. We also have important announcements, and we have a dramatic reading. EPISODE 15 of the improv FROG EPISODE 15 of the improv FROG Fri, 21 May 2010 02:16:00 +0000 Chili B gets personal and reveals too much. Announcements, and we get some culture with SHAKESPEAR.

]]> Chili B gets personal and reveals too much. Announcements, and we get some culture with SHAKESPEAR.

]]> 37:39 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Chili B gets personal and reveals too much. Announcements, and we get some culture with SHAKESPEAR.Chili B.Chili B gets personal and reveals too much. Announcements, and we get some culture with SHAKESPEAR. 2010May05-theimprovFROG 2010May05-theimprovFROG Tue, 04 May 2010 16:32:00 +0000 Chili B recommends one of his favorite podcasts for you to listen to.

]]> Chili B recommends one of his favorite podcasts for you to listen to.

]]> 17:10 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Chili B recommends one of his favorite podcasts for you to listen to.Chili B.Chili B recommends one of his favorite podcasts for you to listen to. Phoenix Improv Festival Phoenix Improv Festival Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:38:00 +0000 A Road Trip! to the Phoenix Improv Festival.

Interview with KIND STRANGERS and ON THE SPOT IMPROV

]]> A Road Trip! to the Phoenix Improv Festival.

Interview with KIND STRANGERS and ON THE SPOT IMPROV

]]> 49:47 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)A Road Trip! to the Phoenix Improv Festival. Interview with KIND STRANGERS and ON THE SPOT IMPROVChili B.A Road Trip! to the Phoenix Improv Festival. Interview with KIND STRANGERS and ON THE SPOT IMPROV the PET lover's episode the PET lover's episode Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:01:00 +0000 For April Fool's day we break from the show subject matter (improv) and talk about pet lovers!

There is ONE important improv related announcement, but besides that...its ALL pets baby!

]]> For April Fool's day we break from the show subject matter (improv) and talk about pet lovers!

There is ONE important improv related announcement, but besides that...its ALL pets baby!

]]> 42:54 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)For April Fool's day we break from the show subject matter (improv) and talk about pet lovers! There is ONE important improv related announcement, but besides that...its ALL pets baby!Chili B.For April Fool's day we break from the show subject matter (improv) and talk about pet lovers! There is ONE important improv related announcement, but besides that...its ALL pets baby! ReBroadcast of the Last Men on Earth 28Mar2010 ReBroadcast of the Last Men on Earth 28Mar2010 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:47:00 +0000 This is a RE-Broadcast of my first interview with the Last Men on Earth, with a NEW intro which answers the question..."What happened to the Last Men on Earth?"

 

]]> This is a RE-Broadcast of my first interview with the Last Men on Earth, with a NEW intro which answers the question..."What happened to the Last Men on Earth?"

]]> 01:00:19 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)This is a RE-Broadcast of my first interview with the Last Men on Earth, with a NEW intro which answers the question..."What happened to the Last Men on Earth?"  Chili B.This is a RE-Broadcast of my first interview with the Last Men on Earth, with a NEW intro which answers the question..."What happened to the Last Men on Earth?"   22Mar2010podcastImprovFrog 22Mar2010podcastImprovFrog Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:06:00 +0000 We will announce some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, and we will go back to school! We talk about denyal in improv, and when it is OKAY to deny.

]]> We will announce some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, and we will go back to school! We talk about denyal in improv, and when it is OKAY to deny.

]]> 35:12 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)We will announce some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, and we will go back to school! We talk about denyal in improv, and when it is OKAY to deny.Chili B.We will announce some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, and we will go back to school! We talk about denyal in improv, and when it is OKAY to deny. Shhhh! Keep this SECRET! Shhhh! Keep this SECRET! Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:18:00 +0000 This is just a three minute secret for all my subscribers. NO ONE else is gonna get this information yet, except for my loyal subscribers. So keep it on the down low.

]]> This is just a three minute secret for all my subscribers. NO ONE else is gonna get this information yet, except for my loyal subscribers. So keep it on the down low.

]]> 02:35 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)This is just a three minute secret for all my subscribers. NO ONE else is gonna get this information yet, except for my loyal subscribers. So keep it on the down low.Chili B.This is just a three minute secret for all my subscribers. NO ONE else is gonna get this information yet, except for my loyal subscribers. So keep it on the down low. Mar 02 1010 interview with Benedikt Negro Mar 02 1010 interview with Benedikt Negro Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:19:00 +0000 He is the ringmaster at Cirque du Soleil's magical show "O" in Las Vegas. He is a master of pantomime, and keen improviser. And now...he's here at the improv frog podcast.

]]> He is the ringmaster at Cirque du Soleil's magical show "O" in Las Vegas. He is a master of pantomime, and keen improviser. And now...he's here at the improv frog podcast.

]]> 47:17 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)He is the ringmaster at Cirque du Soleil's magical show "O" in Las Vegas. He is a master of pantomime, and keen improviser. And now...he's here at the improv frog podcast.Chili B.He is the ringmaster at Cirque du Soleil's magical show "O" in Las Vegas. He is a master of pantomime, and keen improviser. And now...he's here at the improv frog podcast. Mar02,2010 Benedikt Negro Mar02,2010 Benedikt Negro Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:09:00 +0000 It is my honor and pleasure to interview Benedikt Negro from Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas production of "O". He is a gifted improvisor, and instructor of pantomime, as well as a charming and kind human being.

 

]]> It is my honor and pleasure to interview Benedikt Negro from Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas production of "O". He is a gifted improvisor, and instructor of pantomime, as well as a charming and kind human being.

]]> full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.) New Year at the Improv Frog New Year at the Improv Frog Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:31:00 +0000 53:02 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)first podcast of the new year. we talk about "making jokes" when you should be improvising.Chili B.first podcast of the new year. we talk about "making jokes" when you should be improvising. Books on Improv: my recommendations Books on Improv: my recommendations Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:20:00 +0000 57:15 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)my review of some improv books that I always recommend.Chili B.my review of some improv books that I always recommend. the Last Men on Earth ....Finally! the Last Men on Earth ....Finally! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:00 +0000 55:55 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Chili B. what to look for when choosing an improv class what to look for when choosing an improv class Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:46:00 +0000 16:36 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)Chili B discusses some things you should consider when choosing the right improv class for you.Chili B.Chili B discusses some things you should consider when choosing the right improv class for you. Should I pay for Improv Lessons? Should I pay for Improv Lessons? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:42:00 +0000 24:00 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)A short discussion on the merits of paying for improv lessons, and what the value is, how much you may be expected to pay..and what are you paying for.Chili B.A short discussion on the merits of paying for improv lessons, and what the value is, how much you may be expected to pay..and what are you paying for. Introduction Episode to the Improv Frog. Introduction Episode to the Improv Frog. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:41:00 +0000 04:54 false full theimprovfrog@hotmail.com (Chili B.)This is just a short introductory mini-episode of the Improv Frog, to explain the scope of future podcasts.Chili B.This is just a short introductory mini-episode of the Improv Frog, to explain the scope of future podcasts.