75. Mike McLendon & Finding Your Place in Improv

75. Mike McLendon & Finding Your Place in Improv

Author: Boardwalk Audio June 21, 2017 Duration: 3:19:03
Mike McLendon is on the show! You may know Mike from his incredible teams, Outside Dog, Orpheus Roy, Tatertown, Second City, Mission Improvable, and more! Mike talked to me in this one about how he found his way in improv, and maybe some of the trials and tribulations that go along with it. And, as always, we talk about HOW to do good improv. Is it easy? You bet it is. HA. This is another in the series of, whoops why didn’t I release this. So, if you have the chance, reach out to Mike, and tell him how much you liked this one, I’m sure he’d appreciate it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Stephen Perlstein sits down with a different guest from the improvisation community each week on Improv Obsession-Conversations About Improvising Better. This isn't just a series of comedy tips, though you'll certainly pick those up along the way. Instead, these are deep, meandering, and genuinely funny conversations that get at the heart of why people are drawn to improv in the first place. You'll hear performers, teachers, and writers break down the subtle mechanics of a great scene, share stories of glorious failures, and discuss the philosophies that guide their work off-stage as much as on. Produced by Boardwalk Audio, the podcast thrives on the spontaneous energy and thoughtful reflection that defines the art form itself. It’s about the obsession with the craft-the tiny choices, the shared trust, and the pursuit of that elusive, perfect moment of unscripted connection. Tune in for a regular dose of insight and laughter that feels like eavesdropping on a fantastic green room conversation between friends who happen to be experts at making things up.
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