Episodes

  • Xavier Chan & Vince Clavel

    Xavier Chan & Vince Clavel
    Jun 16 2025
    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 brew as we discover Xav and Vince's true stories about making stuff up.
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    53 mins
  • Codie Wright & Julie Anderson

    Codie Wright & Julie Anderson
    Jun 2 2025
    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 3 Introduction to Improv course has shaped their journey so far. What does the future hold for these rising stars? It’s another fascinating chat, full of variety—some improv-based, some not, but all thoroughly entertaining. So it's time to sit back, relax, grab a brew, and enjoy Codie and Julie's true story about making stuff up.
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    57 mins
  • Cheng Jun Cheong

    Cheng Jun Cheong
    May 19 2025
    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 provides a much-needed mental escape from the pressures of life as a resident doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology. It’s a heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about finding joy, connection, and clarity through the art of Improv. Don’t miss this fantastic chat — hit play, sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy Cheng Jun’s true story about making stuff up!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The You & Me Show - A Reflection

    The You & Me Show - A Reflection
    May 5 2025
    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, relax, and enjoy Iain’s true story about making stuff up… alone, but never truly alone.
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    33 mins
  • Improv Room 101 with San George

    Improv Room 101 with San George
    Apr 21 2025
    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 say goodbye to, and whether Iain agrees they deserve to be sealed in the vault of doom. So, sit back, relax, pop the kettle on, and enjoy another fun-filled episode of improv rants, revelations, and righteous refusals!
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    41 mins
  • Rosie Sosic

    Rosie Sosic
    Apr 7 2025
    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 story is one of courage, creativity, and growth. Join us as she reflects on the highs, the learning curves, and the unexpected joys of making stuff up on the spot. It’s a heartwarming, inspiring, and often hilarious conversation that’s sure to leave you smiling. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy Rosie’s true story of of making stuff up.
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    57 mins
  • Public Speaking & Improv

    Public Speaking & Improv
    Mar 24 2025
    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 confidence, adaptability, and engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights on how these two worlds intertwine. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the chat!
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    35 mins
  • The Pundamentals

    The Pundamentals
    Mar 10 2025
    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 improv and years of playing with language shaped its creation. He shares some of his favourite pun games, discusses the art of crafting the perfect wordplay, and reveals how The Pundamentals isn’t just about jokes—it’s about creativity, spontaneity, and the way language connects us all. If you love a good pun (or even a bad one), this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of groan-worthy moments! It's time to sit back, relax and find out Iain's true story about writing The Pundamentals.
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    1 hr and 11 mins