Improv Touchstones Podcast

Improv Touchstones

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.
Legendary Subversive Improv Actor David Razowsky
Sam Fisher chats with master improviser and author of "Subversive's Guide to Improvisation" David Razowski.
Jun 23, 2023
42 min
Annoyance Theater Founding Member and Bassprov Expert, Mark Sutton
Colin Thornton speaks with improviser extraordiannaire, Mark Sutton.
Apr 19, 2022
36 min
'TJ and Dave' Legend and 'Veep' Star , David Pasquesi
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.
Feb 15, 2022
38 min
'Whose Line' and 'Let's Make a Deal' Star, Jonathan Mangum
Tatiana Godfrey interviews Jonathan Mangum, co-star of 'Let's Make a Deal,' and featured improviser on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'
Jan 6, 2022
40 min
Media Mogul, Comedian and Author Will Hines
Tone speaks with the legendary Will Hines.
Oct 19, 2021
40 min
Emmy nominated 'Big Mouth' writer, Shantira Jackson
New Touchstones co-host, Tatiana Godfrey, sits down with Emmy nominated performer, writer, improv extraordinaire, Shantira Jackson.
Sep 15, 2021
48 min
Owner and Operator of Pack Theater, Miles Stroth
We speak with Rock Theater Owner and Operator, Miles Stroth.
Aug 6, 2021
1 hr 5 min
Players Workshop Owner, Best Selling Author, and TV Host, Jeff Rogers on Playfulness and Physicality
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
May 23, 2021
52 min
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