I’ve been wanting to get into improv for a while now but never really took it seriously. This podcast is very informative and provides great input from well experienced improv actors/comedians. I haven’t been able to afford classes so this has been a really experience for me because it’s given me a good base to start from and when I eventually take classes I’ll be a little more informed of the process and how to navigate them. At least I hope so lol. Either way, this is worth the time to listen to and learn from.

Listening to the experiences and techniques of people I’ve been watching on YouTube has been so helpful during the Florida Improv Drought. Thanks, Curtis for putting this together. Also I DM’d a thank you on Facebook because I have no shame.

This is the improv theory podcast we’ve all been waiting for. I love this podcast, especially the examples of exercises that the coaches run in order to help out particular problems. More of that please!

Is Curtis the Ira Glass of Improv podcasts? Yes, yes he is.

This is a challenging format to do in a podcast -- and maybe more so in a free form discussion of the art of improv. Curtis does an excellent job pulling and organizing insights from a number of voices on very relevant (to improvisers, anyway) subjects.

I’m trying to help my University improv grow by exploring the Harold, and this has been a tremendous resource. This podcast has helped my personal improv grow, and I just find it consistently interesting.

I am just entering 501. The insights in this podcast have been very helpful in my development as a player! Bravo!

This is absolutely the best inner workings, behind the scenes, in the minds improv podcast out there. Improv talk for improvisers (or those improv curious).

It’s very dense and very nerdy. It’s not for beginners but it’s a nice way to reorientate yourself to specific tools/concepts/exercises at UCB. It also makes me feel enriched at the end of my uber pool. Win. Win.

Everybody get in here and listen to this podcast! Lots of insightful advice and commentary from a wide variety of NY based improvisors.

It doesn’t get nerdier than this podcast when it comes to improv and I LOVE it!

As a student and fan of UCB, this podcast is perfect. If you’re like me, reading the manual can become too abstract, even boring. This podcast boils down all the essentials of how to perform improv, as well as vital insight on how to navigate within the community itself. The format: Various interviews with well respected UCB performers broken into bite size clips focusing on the episodes topic, for example “Auditions”. The host is a seasoned performer and edits each episode with care. At the very least it’s a great venue for a UCB NY student to learn about different teachers and help in the process of deciding on which one to take a class with.

I’m a fledgling player and thought this podcast might be beginner-friendly. Not so. It’s very advanced, mostly NYC-based instructors talking shop re their favorite class warm-ups, most memorable Harolds, etc. If that’s useful for you then this is a five-star podcast, very in-depth and extremely well-produced. But for the likes of me, not so much.

Unlike most podcasts that spend an episode talking to an improviser about a variety of topics – Curtis spent time talking to a variety of supervisors about a specific topic, and then draws from those interviews the ones feels best exemplifies the topic. I always look forward to his next episode!

This podcast is for people who want to know everything they can about UCB improv. For the rest of us laypersons, there is a lot of chaff and a little wheat. There is a TON of improv jargon and if you're new to this, it's completely mystifying. The host assumes that everyone listening is conversant with UCB, and rarely pauses to explain or define. That being said, people who like this sort of thing will like it. For new improv-ers, my advice is to move on to something else. This is the advanced class.

As an active listener to a wide number of improv podcasts, this one by far takes the cake. Episodes are satisfyingly focused and carry great insight for improvisers of all levels. While there is a natural biases of UCB philosophy (which is acknowledged), each episode gives a strong sense of the differences and agreements of various improvisers on each topic. A must-listen for any improviser.

probably the best improv podcast out there. dang.

This podcast is so unbelievably helpful that it feels like I'm cheating. Hearing so many teachers' points of view makes even the most difficult concepts easier to understand. Thank you Curtis!

I love the format of the show. The pacing & interviews are amazing! A must listen if you wanna geek out & get some helpful insight. Thank you!

These days, this is a must listen for any improv student. A wealth of knowledge on full display.

This is really helpful to flesh out Improv's core topics from multiple voices. Really great series.

This podcast is like getting a masterclass-panel-workshop for free. If you are a part of the UCB improv community, this is a must listen.

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It has alot of good information about improv and Curtis does a great job piecing eveything together. Thanks so much Curtis! Please keep up the great work!

Do it. You MUST.

this podcast breaks down the various parts the UCB's improv theory more deeply than even the UCB's own podcast, which tends to be a bit more free-ranging and less focused. it's nice to here many perspectives on one topic vs. one person's perspective on many topics.

This is great!

A thoughtfully constructed and insightful podcast exploring improv, one aspect at a time. Love the many perspectives on the same topic and in-depth engaged conversation. Perfect for the person seeking to soak in some improv philosophy as well as someone looking for practical ideas to bring into their own improv journey.

High production value and focus on UCB style improv makes this my fave improv podcast ever!!

This podcast beautifully combines varied viewpoints into focused topics. Episodes pack in dozens of excellent ideas, explained by passionate teachers. Anyone who's learning or been intrigued by game-based, UCB style improv will get something out of this podcast!

The mix of voices and perspectives makes this a very entertaining and educational exploration of improv. Every student, performer, coach, and teacher can get something out of these conversations!