Explore every episode of the podcast Improv Autopsy
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Huebschman | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:19:31 | |
In this episode I interview Amy Huebschman, an alum of both Purdue and Purdue's Crazy Monkeys improv ensemble. Amy has performed with Dear Aunt Gertrude in Tampa (where I met her) and currently resides in/near Indianapolis where she plays with ComedySportz Indy as well as Lady Bits. https://www.instagram.com/thecrazmonkeys/ https://www.bettyrageproductions.com Find Stephen at: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joe Whyte Part 2 | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:56:50 | |
Part two of my interview with 3d modeler, voice and film actor, and improviser Joe Whyte. Find/enjoy Joe here: His Podcast: https://crimsonheadelder.podbean.com Some performances: https://youtu.be/OPLedKmJLg0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlaf08lC_U&pp=ygUZU3RlYW15IG1vbmRheSBpbXByb210b25lcw%3D%3D Contact Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dave Russell Part 2 | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
Part 2 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave: http://www.thequantumvision.com/ More about Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dave Russell Part 1 | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:03:37 | |
Part 1 of my interview with Dave Russell, an early addition to SAK and one of the founders of the Theatre. More about Dave: http://www.thequantumvision.com/ More about Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bob Kodzis Part 2 | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:50:24 | |
The second part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab. https://www.flightofideas.net/ https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylab You can check out more about Stephen here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236 https://gutinstinctimprov.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GutInstinctImprovComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bob Kodzis Part 1 | 27 May 2025 | 00:56:41 | |
The first part of my interview with creative superstar Bob Kodzis. Discover a little more about Bob on his website or go and see him hosting at SAK Comedy Lab. https://www.flightofideas.net/ https://www.facebook.com/sakcomedylab You can check out more about Stephen here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564417874236 https://gutinstinctimprov.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GutInstinctImprovComedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Janine Phan | 20 May 2025 | 00:57:21 | |
My interview with Janine Phan, improviser and stand up comedian currently living in Chicago with roots in Tampa Bay. https://www.facebook.com/LabiaMajoraImprov/ https://www.facebook.com/gotjokesimprov https://www.facebook.com/JanineSweetUsernameBro/ Info on Stephen: improvbrain.com improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dr. David Charles 2 | 13 May 2025 | 01:05:06 | |
Part two of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles. More about David: https://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850 David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/ More About Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dr. David Charles 1 | 06 May 2025 | 01:15:14 | |
Part one of my interview with the Improv Dr. himself, David Charles. More about David: https://www.sakcomedylab.com/shows/5850 David's Book - https://improvdr.com/2023/10/23/the-improv-dictionary/ More About Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crystal Haralambou 2 | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:52:23 | |
Part two of my interview with Crystal Haralambou. More about Crystal: Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/ More about Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crystal Haralambou 1 | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:50:28 | |
Part one of my interview with Crystal Haralambou. More about Crystal: Dear Aunt Gertrude Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gertrudeimprov/ More about Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ana Eligio Hammersley | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:05:47 | |
Forgot to mention in episode part of the way through we had a small technical malfunction so you'll notice a dip in audio quality at some point, enough to notice, but no worse than other podcasts I've listened to... Improv Autopsy interview with Ana Eligio Hammersley. We discuss her route into improv, Rollins Improv Players, SAK Comedy Lab and she'll answer the Proust Questionnaire. Links: https://www.instagram.com/DesignatedDebaters https://www.facebook.com/DesignatedDebaters/ https://linktr.ee/designateddebaters https://www.redcurbcomedy.com/ https://www.bettyrageproductions.com/ https://www.rollins.edu/annie-russell-theatre/rollins-improv-players/ More about Stephen: improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joe Whyte Part 1 | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:55:03 | |
Part one of my interview with 3d modeler, voice and film actor, and improviser Joe Whyte. Find/enjoy Joe here: His Podcast: https://crimsonheadelder.podbean.com Some performances: https://youtu.be/OPLedKmJLg0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlaf08lC_U&pp=ygUZU3RlYW15IG1vbmRheSBpbXByb210b25lcw%3D%3D Contact Stephen: improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jose Rodriguez 2 | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:49:57 | |
Part 2 of my interview with Jose Rodriguez. Jose is an ensemble member at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, Florida as well as one of the founding members of OFFSIDES Improv. He is/was a frequent foil of Eli Castro on The Eli Castro Show podcast. Find me on Patreon for bonus content (even at the free tier) including my latest improv session with Charles Frierman where we play around with his form "The Dream Cycle." Some Jose Links: www.sak.com www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDES https://www.elicastro.com/elpodcast Stephen Links: http://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy www.facebook.com/stephenkadwell/ www.improvbrain.com improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jose Rodriguez 1 | 01 Apr 2025 | 01:01:15 | |
Part 1 of my interview with Jose Rodriguez. Jose is an ensemble member at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, Florida as well as one of the founding members of OFFSIDES Improv. He is/was a frequent foil of Eli Castro on The Eli Castro Show podcast. Find me on Patreon for bonus content (even at the free tier) including my latest improv session with Charles Frierman where we play around with his form "The Dream Cycle." Some Jose Links: www.sak.com www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDES https://www.elicastro.com/elpodcast Stephen Links: http://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy www.facebook.com/stephenkadwell/ www.improvbrain.com improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Josh Blubaugh | 25 Mar 2025 | 01:07:51 | |
This episode is my interview with Josh Blubaugh from Coalition Theatre in Richmond, Virginia. Josh is co-artistic director at Coalition and shares a bit of his improv journey with me and answers my Prussian Questionnaire. About Josh and Coalition:
About Stephen: improvbrain.com www.facebook.com/stephenkadwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Benji Hurlburt Part 2 | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:35:20 | |
The second part of my discussion with SAK Comedy Lab's (and the USAF's) Benji Hurlburt. Benji will answer my Proust Questionnaire and inspired an addition to it. (Worst venue) You can find Benji performing a couple times a month at SAK in Orlando. www.sak.com About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Benji Hurlburt Part 1 | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:56:04 | |
The first part of my discussion with SAK Comedy Lab's (and the USAF's) Benji Hurlburt. Benji started doing improv in high school and is an extraordinarily committed and funny performer. You can find Benji performing a couple times a month at SAK in Orlando. www.sak.com About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mike Carr part 2 | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:48:22 | |
You can find Mike Carr occasionally performing at SAK Comedy Lab, directing around Orlando and starring as one of Universal Resorts "Ride Guys." Click some links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5aZfhnL-0&t=43s https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/forgotten-broadway-feb/ About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mike Carr 1 | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:01:13 | |
You can find Mike Carr occasionally performing at SAK Comedy Lab, directing around Orlando and starring as one of Universal Resorts "Ride Guys." Click some links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5aZfhnL-0&t=43s https://www.drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2025/forgotten-broadway-feb/ About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will Meinen | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:57:05 | |
Full interview with Omaha's Will Meinen. You can find Will here: https://www.omahacomedyfest.com/meet-the-team/ About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Abby Head | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:12:46 | |
Full interview with CATCh theater founder/owner/director Abby Head. You can find CATCh (and Abby) here: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyArtsCLT https://www.instagram.com/comedyartstheaterofclt About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| John Hunter Part 2 | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:42:53 | |
The second and final part of this interview with John Hunter. We discuss The Early Show and his improvised soap opera District of Desire and I run John through my Proust Questionnaire. You can find John Hunter at: About Stephen About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Megan Whyte Soule Part 2 | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:56:35 | |
Part 2 of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule where we talk about Comedy Warehouse, her experience dealing with sexism in improv, and Megan answers my proustian questionnaire. Contact Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| John Hunter Part 1 | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:59:17 | |
Part one of my interview with writer, actor, and improv educator John Hunter. We discuss John’s journey into Improv, his first classes, and some of the people who influenced him along the way, his tenure as a clown, being heckled by Shriners and some other memorable scenes he saw or was in. We talk about sketch a little bit and a sketch he wrote that involved a giant pickle jar full of roaches You can find John here: About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Charles Frierman Part 2 | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:50:04 | |
Second of 2 episodes with the amazing Charles Frierman. You can interact with Charles improvised puppet madhouse on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/royrodgersthepuppetpirate About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Charles Frierman Part 1 | 14 Jan 2025 | 01:06:39 | |
First of 2 episodes with the amazing Charles Frierman. You can interact with Charles improvised puppet madhouse on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/royrodgersthepuppetpirate About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Richard Paul Part 2 | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:51:11 | |
The second part of my interview with Richard Regan Paul. As well as talking more improv, he'll answer my Proust Questionnaire. Where to find Richard: https://www.creativityeffect.com https://www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDES About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Richard Paul Part 1 | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:22:13 | |
The first half of my interview with the legendary Richard Paul. About Stephen: https://www.facebook.com/546019141926224 Where to find Richard: https://www.creativityeffect.com https://www.facebook.com/Improv.OFFSIDES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Bit About SAK | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:05:49 | |
This episode explains what SAK Comedy Lab was like when I was still actively involved. The podcast isn't about SAK comedy lab but, as my home theatre, it will come up and I'll be interviewing folk who were and are a part of that theatre. This episode is intended to give those who are unfamiliar with SAK a better frame of reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What is Improv Autopsy? | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:03:22 | |
A brief introduction to the podcast and your host, Stephen Kadwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Megan Whyte Soule Part 1 | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:02:17 | |
Part one of my interview with SAK legend Megan Whyte Soule. Contact Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kelli McBride | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:19:31 | |
An interview with Kelli McBride, owner of Lark Comedy Institute in South Bend Indiana and former Chicago improviser. More about Kelli: https://www.facebook.com/kelli.mcbride https://www.thelarkcomedyinstitute.com/ To contact Stephen: improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mike Geraghty | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:17:21 | |
In this episode I interview the legendary Mike Geraghty of Dumb John, Big Spoon, Heraldo, Big Rig, etc. Mike is a veteran performer in Chicago and an asset to whatever team he's on. Give a listen. More about Mike: https://www.officialmikegeraghty.com/ Follow Dumb John on insta: @dumbjohn or https://www.instagram.com/dumbjohn/ More about Stephen: https://www.improvbrain.com Bonus Material available on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rob Ward Part 2 | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:41:44 | |
Part two of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows. You can find Rob here: https://www.facebook.com/robgonemild https://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/ Find Stephen here: improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rob Ward Part 1 | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:53:15 | |
Part one of my interview with Rob Ward. Rob is an improv show host as well as an improvisor and director and divisor of shows. You can find Rob here: https://www.facebook.com/robgonemild https://www.instagram.com/p.sparklelive/ Find Stephen here: improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kelsey VanVoorst | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:18:30 | |
My interview with Kelsey VanVoorst. You can find some of Kelsey's projects at these locations: https://www.facebook.com/Ladybitsimprov/ https://www.instagram.com/btcimprov/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550511857638 https://www.redcurbcomedy.com/ You can find more information about Stephen here: contact him at improvbrain@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mark Hervey Part 2 | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Music from/More info about former improv and sketch comedian, current editor and rock star: Mark Hervey. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uBE7amt6BrNsglbgce4YO https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EZoDCr3N7IsLWNodOV11V?si=kzHaGNB4ROWPstOHSR-qtg https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gYyY1fBPRzVd3ByNOdqx4?si=iBy8AJEWTkCVb29y5LpmAg https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CZg9i3Z8CAL8u7B4DpuJZ?si=NA60SKfIQyiBJz8eNBCX7g https://youtu.be/3W_uB5XFA64 https://youtu.be/EP7RkLDiQGk?si=W12ZueRDUNWc39Xq Contact Stephen improvbrain.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mark Hervey Part 1 | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:56:03 | |
Music from/More info about former improv and sketch comedian, current editor and rock star: Mark Hervey. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uBE7amt6BrNsglbgce4YO https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EZoDCr3N7IsLWNodOV11V?si=kzHaGNB4ROWPstOHSR-qtg https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gYyY1fBPRzVd3ByNOdqx4?si=iBy8AJEWTkCVb29y5LpmAg https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CZg9i3Z8CAL8u7B4DpuJZ?si=NA60SKfIQyiBJz8eNBCX7g https://youtu.be/3W_uB5XFA64 https://youtu.be/EP7RkLDiQGk?si=W12ZueRDUNWc39Xq Contact Stephen improvbrain.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lauren Pritchard Part 1 | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:05:23 | |
Part 1 of my interview with SAK Alum and all around creative, Lauren Pritchard. Find her here: https://www.laurenpritchard.net/ https://www.facebook.com/LaurenPritchardComedian/ http://www.sbvtalent.com/talent/lauren-pritchard https://www.facebook.com/LaurellyComedy/ Find Stephen here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nelson Velazquez Part 2 | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:02:05 | |
Part two of my interview with Nelson Velazquez. He is the former Artistic Director & current board member of Salsation Theatre Company, a 25+ year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He’s also a former associate producer for the Chicago Improv Festival. Nelson was also the founder of the improv program at Crown Point Community Theatre and is currently the CEO for Improductions, LLC. Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@NelsonVelazquez https://www.facebook.com/nelsonvelazquezcomedy Find Stephen here: https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nelson Velazquez Part 1 | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:55:27 | |
Part one of my interview with Nelson Velazquez. He is the former Artistic Director & current board member of Salsation Theatre Company, a 25+ year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He’s also a former associate producer for the Chicago Improv Festival. Nelson was also the founder of the improv program at Crown Point Community Theatre and is currently the CEO for Improductions, LLC. Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@NelsonVelazquez https://www.facebook.com/nelsonvelazquezcomedy Find Stephen here: https://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Simon MacDonald | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:25:28 | |
My interview with creative Simon MacDonald - Improviser, lego mastermind and board game creator. Find him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SIMAFOL Find Stephen here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ryan Smith | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:22:43 | |
My interview with SAK Legend and talented improvisor Ryan Smith. Find Ryan here: https://www.facebook.com/ryansmith.actor Stephen here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jay Hopkins Part 2 | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:22:03 | |
The second part of my interview with theatre artist and SAK legend Jay Hopkins. Find Jay: https://www.facebook.com/jay.hopkins.96995 https://www.concordtheatricals.com/a/1797/jay-hopkins More about the podcast & host: https://www.improvbrain.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jay Hopkins Part 1 | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:34:19 | |
The first part of my interview with theatre artist and SAK legend Jay Hopkins. Find Jay: https://www.facebook.com/jay.hopkins.96995 https://www.concordtheatricals.com/a/1797/jay-hopkins More about the podcast & host: https://www.improvbrain.com https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Joel McCrary | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:02:13 | |
My interview with former SAKtor and current Film and TV actor Joel McCrary. More about Joel: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566906/ More about Stephen: On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Charlie Downs Part 2 | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:31:47 | |
This is part two of my interview with a master improviser of lights and sound, Charlie Downs. Where to find Charlie: https://www.facebook.com/Basscubed Get in touch with Stephen: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Charlie Downs Part 1 | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:16:27 | |
This is part one of my interview with a master improviser of lights and sound, Charlie Downs. Where to find Charlie: https://www.facebook.com/Basscubed Get ahold of Stephen: improvbrain@gmail.com improvbrain.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lauren Pritchard Part 2 | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:49:54 | |
Part 2 of my interview with SAK Alum and all around creative, Lauren Pritchard. Find her here: https://www.laurenpritchard.net/ https://www.facebook.com/LaurenPritchardComedian/ http://www.sbvtalent.com/talent/lauren-pritchard https://www.facebook.com/LaurellyComedy/ Find Stephen here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||