Welcome to Our Improv Podcast Section

Explore our collection of improv podcasts where we share insights, tips, and stories from the world of improv. You'll mostly hear Heather and Jules having extremely nerdy improv chats but we also feature occasional special guests, dedicate whole episodes to specific improv techniques or principles, and even have forays into the world of applied improv i.e. the benefits of improv for everyday life.

Whether you’re an AndAlso student, an improv super nerd (like us) or just curious about the art of improv, our episodes should have you covered. You'll find everything from beginner advice to deeper dives into specific aspects of improv, making it a great resource for anyone interested in this wonderful art form.

If there’s a particular topic or theme related to improv podcasts that you’d like us to cover, please reach out at hello@andalsoimprov.com. Just be sure to include the keyword improv podcasts in your message!

Ep 31: Improvising Stories

Ep 31: Improvising Stories

In this episode Heather and Jules unpack the joys, frustrations, and hidden complexity of narrative improv. Improvising stories with a beginning, middle, and end. They explore why improvised storyt...
Ep 30: Ampersand Challenges

Ep 30: Ampersand Challenges

In this slightly different episode, Heather and Jules talk candidly about the challenges around o...
Episode 29: How To Get Good

Episode 29: How To Get Good

In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss how to get good at improv –  as quickly as pos...
Episode 28. True-Life/Armando Monologues

Episode 28. True-Life/Armando Monologues

In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss monologues, specifically, Armando monologues. True-l...
Episode 27. The Role of the Improv Technician With Damian Robertson

Episode 27. The Role of the Improv Technician With Damian Robertson

In this episode, Heather is joined by Damian Robertson to explore the unique role of the improv t...
Episode 26. How to Build an Ensemble

Episode 26. How to Build an Ensemble

In this episode, Heather and Jules dive into the art of building a strong improv ensemble. They s...
Episode 25. Editing

Episode 25. Editing

In this episode, Heather and Jules explore the art of editing in improv—how and when to cut scene...
Episode 24. Being in your Body (with Ali James)

Episode 24. Being in your Body (with Ali James)

Heather Urquhart and Ali James discuss the importance of being in your body during improv. They e...
Episode 23. Extroversion & Introversion (with Josh Hards)

Episode 23. Extroversion & Introversion (with Josh Hards)

Heather chats with Josh Hards about how extroversion and introversion affect improv performance. ...
Episode 22. Yes And (part 2)

Episode 22. Yes And (part 2)

In this episode, Heather & Jules talk about ‘Yes, And’ in a little bit more detai...
Episode 21. Yes And (part 1)

Episode 21. Yes And (part 1)

Heather and Jules introduce the foundational improv principle Yes And. They explain its importanc...
Episode 20. The Audience

Episode 20. The Audience

In this episode, Heather and Jules dive into the ever-present topic of the audience—who they are,...
Episode 19. Spacework

Episode 19. Spacework

In this episode, Heather and Jules dive into the concept of spacework in improv—the use of physic...