The Joy of Improv

Maged Roushdi

This week I sit down with my mentor Maged Rushdie — a veteran and ensemble member at Dad's Garage who you've seen in Blackground, The Tight Acquaintances, and I

Jenny Holden

This week I'm joined by Jenny Holden, a true veteran of the improv world who's put blood, sweat, and tears into the craft and performed all over the country and

Aaren Lasky

This week I sit down with the amazing Aaren Lasky — actress, singer, experienced improviser, and one of my dearest friends in the Atlanta scene. Aaren has a love of imagi

Malik Whitfield

This week I'm joined by Malik Whitfield, a staple of the Atlanta improv and comedy community, and one of my favorite people to watch grow on stage. Malik moved to At

Drew Turner

In this episode, I sit down with Drew Turner, one of Atlanta's most prolific independent improv producers. Drew's journey to improv starts in an unexpected plac

Cole Wadsworth - Part 2

In part two, Cole and I pick up right where we left off and go even deeper into the craft, the personal, and the philosophical sides of improv. Cole opens up about Two Wo

Cole Wadsworth - Part 1

In part one of this two-part episode, I sit down with Cole Wadsworth, one of the most unique and physical improvisers in Atlanta. Cole's energy is unlike anything yo

Alice Garriga

I sit down with Alice Garriga, a performer in the Atlanta improv scene and a member of the indie team French Improv. Alice takes us through her journey from comedy classe

Ana Bernot-Reilly

In the very first episode of The Joy of Improv Podcast, I sit down with one of my favorite performers in Atlanta, Ana Bernot-Reilly. Ana shares how she discovered improv

Abel Arias - Part 1

In part one of this two-part episode, I sit down with Abel Arias, an experienced veteran improviser in Atlanta, teacher at Dad's Garage Theatre. Abel takes us throug

Abel Arias - Part 2

In part two, Abel and I pick up right where we left off and go even deeper into the craft and philosophy of improv. We talk about why improvisers should stop serving the

Madeline Evans - Part 1

In part one of this two-part episode, I sit down with Madeline Evans, someone I truly consider the queen of Atlanta improv. Madeline shares her journey from putting on pl

Madeline Evans - Part 2

In part two, Madeline and I dive into a packed round of community questions from friends and students across Atlanta. Madeline shares what she'd change about improv

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