Best Liverpool Comedy Improv Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Xavier Chan & Vince Clavel 53:25

7d ago53:25

53:25

This week we welcome Xavier Chan and Vince Clavel to the show to talk all about their journey into improv. From discovering LCI to the ways it's reshaped their lives, we dive into what brought them to the stage and where they see their improv paths heading next. It's another fantastic chat that you won't want to miss, so sit back, relax, and grab a…

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Codie Wright & Julie Anderson 56:36

21d ago56:36

56:36

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Codie Wright and Julie Anderson to the show.Both are relatively new to the improv scene, but they’re already brimming with enthusiasm and performing for live audiences. In this episode, you’ll hear how they each found their way to LCI, following very different paths, and how their recent completion of the Level…

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Cheng Jun Cheong 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong to the show! 🌟Discover how watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? in Singapore a decade ago sparked a journey that led Cheng Jun to the heart of Liverpool’s improv scene. Now a regular at our drop-in sessions, Cheng Jun shares how improvisation provide…

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The You & Me Show - A Reflection 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

In this special solo episode, Iain reflects on his one-person improv show, The You & Me Show, performed at the Liverpool Improvisation Festival.Sharing insights from the stage, he explores the challenges, surprises, and rewards of performing solo—and what it meant to connect with an audience in such a personal and collaborative way.So sit back, rel…

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Improv Room 101 with San George 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we return to Improv Room 101!Joining us is friend of the show San George, who’s bringing her top three improv no-no’s—the things she’d most love to see banished from the improv world forever. But can she convince Iain to lock them away for good?Tune in to hear which improv frustrations San would happily…

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Rosie Sosic 57:14

3M ago57:14

57:14

This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we're thrilled to welcome another fabulous member of the Pick N' Mix Improv Troupe — Rosie Sosic!Rosie has had a whirlwind first year in the world of improv, and what a journey it’s been. From nervously stepping into a room full of strangers to finishing the year as an award-winning improviser, Rosie’s …

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Public Speaking & Improv 35:27

3M ago35:27

35:27

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back friend of the show, Sekki Tabasuares, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between public speaking and improv. Over the past year, Sekki has been building a strong foundation in the public speaking world and has discovered just how seamlessly improv techniques can enhance a speaker’s confide…

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The Pundamentals 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, friend of the show Michael Ananins steps into host as our regular host Iain Luke Jones takes centre stage to chat about his brand new book, The Pundamentals—a celebration of puns, wordplay, and the joy of clever comedy! Iain dives into the inspiration behind the book, exploring how his love of imp…

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Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025 1:00:02

4M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're diving into all things LIF 2025 with Mark Smith and Jen Hardy! 🎭✨ Find out all about this year’s exciting four-day lineup, the incredible shows taking the stage, and the fantastic workshops on offer. Whether you're a seasoned improviser or just curious about the festival, this episode has everythi…

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Colleen Campbell 58:46

4M ago58:46

58:46

From childhood notebooks to the improv stage, Colleen Campbell's creative journey is full of surprises. This week, the Pick N' Mix Improv performer joins us to discuss how her passion for writing and drama led her to the world of short-form improv, with detours into stand-up and sketch. Join us for a fascinating conversation about finding your come…

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Hollie White 50:52

5M ago50:52

50:52

We are kicking off 2025 by welcoming the wonderful Hollie White to the show!Hollie moved back to her home city of Chester a little over a year ago and has already had a massive impact on the improv scene. She qucikly became a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv just over the border in North Wales and has more recently started Chest Improv Sociec…

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Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast - New Trailer 1:57

6M ago1:57

1:57

We’ve had so many incredible guests on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, and the show has grown and evolved so much since our very first episode. We thought it was about time to give our trailer a fresh update!By Neil Mullarkey, Karla Dingle, Laura Hall, Iain Luke Jones, Michael Ananins

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2024 - A Year in Review 24:46

7M ago24:46

24:46

This Week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2024. Iain reflects on all of the wonderful guests and specials that made this year so wondeful and we also tease a few exciting things coming up in 2025.So sit back, relax and enjoy a little walk down memory lane, destination 2024.By Iain Luke Jones

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Terje Brevik 1:09:48

7M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This week we are delighted to welcome Terje Brevik to the show!Terje talks us through his transition from 'IT Guy' to full time improviser after falling in love with improv when a friend persuaded him to join them at a beginners session.Terje has a huge improv brain and we can't wait for you to listen to his insight on some many fantastic improv to…

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Sarah Hutchinson 46:56

8M ago46:56

46:56

This week we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hutchinson to the show. Sarah is a relative newcomer to the improv world, but has made huge waves in her rookie year. Hear all about how moving to Liverpool kicked off an exciting new time in her life and how improv fits in to the new chapter in her life. What started as a fun idea when lookinging for act…

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Neil Mullarkey 1:02:37

8M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

In this episode, our host Iain Luke Jones sits down with UK improv pioneer Neil Mullarkey for an in-depth chat about his incredible journey through the world of improv comedy and beyond. We dive into how he first discovered improv, the origins of his long-standing friendship with Austin Powers star Mike Myers, and how the iconic Comedy Store Player…

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A-Z of Improv - The Letter H 57:15

9M ago57:15

57:15

This week we return to our popular feature The A-Z of Improv. Returning to the show to help Iain break down all things 'H' is friend of the show and last minute super sub Dave Hodgson. Interested to find out what words made the list? Well there's only way way to find out!It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy another fun A-Z of Improv chat.…

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Portia Fahey 55:09

9M ago55:09

55:09

This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show!It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and life and we know you are going to love it!So sit back, relax and enjoy Portia's true story about making stuff up.By Portia Fahey, Iain Luke Jones

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Aree Witoelar 59:14

10M ago59:14

59:14

This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show!Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia & am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members!During this chat we find out how Aree ended up i…

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Jayant Chopra 59:11

10M ago59:11

59:11

This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show!Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authentic performances always make you feel like you are in very safe hands indeed.During this chat you will hear how he got into improv, where he is at with it currently and what his hopes and aspirations ar…

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A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent 20:10

11M ago20:10

20:10

This week time is short and so is the episode!It says it all in the title and if you want to know exactly what the title means, then you are just going to have to listen!So sit back, relax and find out what on earth is on Iain's mindBy Iain Luke Jones

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Improv Chat with ChatGPT 23:13

11M ago23:13

23:13

This week Iain talks all things improv with ChatGPT! Yes that's right, you read that correctly...Can AI be a genuinly interesting guest? you may well be surprised.It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a brew as we find out just how human AI can be.By ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones

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Longform Lowdown 43:40

12M ago43:40

43:40

This week Sekki Tabasuares returns to the show to chat all things longform with Iain. It's a really insightful chat that we know you will gain a lot from, so sit back, relax and enjoy the true story of making stuff up (lonform style).By Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares

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Improv Room 101 with Dave Hodgson 39:01

1y ago39:01

39:01

This week we retun to our newst format 'Improv Room 101' and welcome back friend of the show Dave Hodgson to try and convince Iain to get rid of some of his improv gripes for ever more. Will he succeed? The only way to find out is to listen!So sit back, relax and enjoy this entertaining new episode.By Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones

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Lilith Maya Welsh 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

This week we are delighted to welcome Lilith Maya Welsh to the show!Lilith is an improv newbie with a huge passion for all things improv and this is a great insight into the mind of somebody that is still in that joyful process of discovering everything for the first time. There is a load of great chat about the LCI courses that are offered which m…

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Chris Pope 1:09:51

1y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

This week we welcome LCI newcomer Chris Pope to the show!Chris and Iain have a good old natter about Chris' journey into improv and about how this new found passion is postiviely impacting his life in a multitude of ways.It's an informative and fun chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enoy hearing all about Chris' true st…

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22 Hours in A&E 33:25

1y ago33:25

33:25

This week Iain Luke Jones talks a little bity about his recent experience at the wonderful Liverpool Improvisation Festival, but he mostly just talks about his recent illness which came to a head with a shockinglt long wait in A&E. Fortunately he will be fine and he wanted to use this show as a bit of an outlet to talk about his experience. Thank y…

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Su Jackson 53:26

1y ago53:26

53:26

This week we are delighted to welcome Su Jackson to the show. Su and Iain have a wonderful chat about improv which then goes down many a rabbit hole into topics such as Su's work as a drama therapist and the state of the british education sytem to name but a couple.It's a great chat that we know you are going to love, so sit back, relax and enjoy S…

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Dan Ayache 43:46

1y ago43:46

43:46

This week we welcome Dan Ayache to the show. Dan has been lucky enough to discover improv at a young age and he has so many exciting times ahead of him. Find out how improv has helped him to develop in many areas of his life and how it is helping him to carve a path forward in his life.Iain has been there from the beginning of Dan's improv journey …

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Improv Room 101 with Michael Ananins 40:19

1y ago40:19

40:19

This week we are excitied to share our first 'Improv Room 101' episode with you! Michael Ananins is the first two try and persuade our host Iain Luke Jones which three improv related things should be locked in room 101 never to be seen again.It is a really fun chat that we know you are going to love! So sit back, relax and enjoy this fun new featur…

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A-Z of Improv - The Letter G 1:06:11

1+ y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and are delighted to welcome Sekki, Dave and Stu from the Oickers to discuss all the the letter G with our host and fellow Oicker Iain Luke Jones.This is a really fun chat that is full of fruity Oicker fun, so sit back and relax as we delve into or improv A-Z once more.…

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A Trip Down Memory Lane 19:44

1+ y ago19:44

19:44

This week we are delving into the archive of the show to listen back to a classic show feature from the early days when we were still finding our feet. Iain has been sick for the last month and hasn't been able to arrange any interviews, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to look back at a feature that was around for the early days of th…

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Jaqson Johnston-Lynch 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

This week we welcome Jaqson Johnston-Lynch to the show. Jaqson discovered LCI over the last year and has had an absolute blast since doing so. He is learning a lot from attending the Monday night drop-ins on a regular basis and is already able to see how improv is having a positive impact on all aspects of his life.We are excited for his enthusiasm…

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A-Z of Improv - The Letter F 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

53:54

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter F. We welcome back Emma T to the show to discuss the various words associated with F with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing.It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy all things t…

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Mimi van Amerongen 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

57:12

We are kicking off the new year in style with the wonderful Mimi van Amerongen!Mimi is a gifted improviser and facillitator with a wealth of experience and as well as hearing her fascinating improv journey you will be treated to a really lovely chat about all things improv.It is a super start to 2024 and we can't wait for you to listen to this fant…

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2023 - A Year in Review 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

This week our host Iain Luke Jones brings the year to a close by reflecting on the episodes of 2023. There's plenty more to come in 2024 and we look forward to bringing your more great content in January. Until then, have a wonderful festive period and thank you as always for your continued support.Happy Holidays…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes with The Oickers! 1:15:05

1+ y ago1:15:05

1:15:05

This week we are celebrating our 100th episode by welcoming The Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe to the show!The Oickers were born out of Liverpool Comedy Improv and are still going strong as a troupe by managing to keep a healthy balance of online rehearsals and in person shows. All of the members of the troupe have been guests on the show in the past…

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We Saw a Show 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

This week Iain and his fiancee Sekki are here to tell us all about an improv show they watched when on a recent trip to Berlin. They discuss the show and the venue and then delve into an improv centric chat all about long and short form and individual improv styles. It is as insightful as ever and a lot of fun.So sit back, relax and enjoy hearing a…

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Just Checking In 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

This week our host Iain Luke Jones is just checking in and giving us a quick update on some of his thoughts during what is a very busy period in his life. It is short and sweet, but full of food for thought as always, so sit back relax and enjoy a quick catchup with Iain.By Iain Luke Jones

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Sam Wilkes 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

46:03

This week our host Iain Luke Jones welcomes one of his oldest and dearest friends Sam Wilkes onto the show. Now those of you in the improv world may well have no idea who Sam is, but she is a massive supporter of improv and has attended countless improv shows in the North West and North Wales. She was at Iain's first improv gig at an LCI show and h…

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Building a Community 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

53:27

This week we welcome Sekki Tabasuares back to the show to discuss building a community in Improv. Sekki has co founded three different improv centric groups that are all thriving and this chat pulls back the curtain on exactly what it takes to build a community in the first place.So sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful chat and who knows, maybe…

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Iain Luke Jones - Voice Actor 56:54

1+ y ago56:54

56:54

This week our host Iain Luke Jones is taking some time to tell us all about his journey into voice acting. Hear how it all started, where he trained and where he is currently at with this exciting adventure. It is somthing a little different, but it is just as informative and interesting as always, so sit back, relax and enjoy Iain's true story of …

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Emma T 51:06

2y ago51:06

51:06

This week we are delighted to welcome Emma T to the show!Emma is a fantastic improviser with her fingers in many improv pies both in person and online. She is incredibly passionate about improv and you can tell from this chat that she simply can't get enough of it! The converstation starts off with how Emma first got into improv and then goes off i…

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A-Z of Improv - The Letter E 1:14:45

2y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We are dipping back into our A-Z of Improv series this week and we are focusing on the letter E. To help us break it all down we have the founder of Liverpool Comedy Improv Emma Bird joining Iain for a lovely chat, because you know, her name starts with E!Emma is a true fountain of improv knowledge and she has a really great insight into the words …

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Phil Edwards 50:10

2y ago50:10

50:10

This week we welcome Phil Edwards to the show! Phil has been a regular at LCI over the past year and during this chat he reveals all sorts about what ultimately made up his mind to try improv for the first time, as well as a whole host of other interesting topics from D&D to celebrity encounters and films reviews. It is a really fun chat that gets …

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A-Z of Improv - The Letter D 1:04:25

2y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter D. We welcome back friend of the show Mark Turpin to discuss the various words associated with D with our host Iain Luke Jones and as always it is a fun and fascinating chat that will really get your improv juices flowing.It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy …

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Kate Butler 46:26

2y ago46:26

46:26

Episode 90 is here & we are delighted to welcome Kate Butler to the show to celebrate. Kate is relatively new to LCI and to improv in general, but she already has a great instinct for it. She has been absorbing all of the improv that she can and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The chat is very improv centric, but we do hear a little ab…

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Life Tips From Improv 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

This week Iain is flying solo and bringing you a shorter episode that is focused on a recent article he read. This article offers an insight into ten top tips for how improv can help you in your everyday life and there's plenty of food for thought.It is a bit shorter than normal, but is as fun and informative as always. So sit back, relax and find …

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Jorge 55:28

2y ago55:28

55:28

This week we are excited to welcome Jorge to the show! Jorge joins us all the way from Manila in the Philippines and he gives us a great insight into what the improv scene is like there and talks us through his improv journey up to this point. He was heavilly involved in the online improv community during the Covid pandemic and is still flying the …

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Whose Line is it Anyway? 44:44

2y ago44:44

44:44

This week we welcome back Sekki Tabasuares to the show for a trip down memory lane as she discusses memories of her favourite childhood show 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' with our host Iain Luke Jones.There's not much more we need to tell you! It is two people discussing something they both really enjoy and we know lots of our listeners love the show …

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