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This week on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we welcome friend of the show Cheng Jun Cheong back to the podcast to discuss ‘Improv in the Workplace’. We explore how the skills and principles of improvisation naturally fit into the workplace, and how learning improv can benefit us both professionally and personally. It’s a fascinating conversation that we know you’re going to love. So sit back, relax and enjoy this insightful conversation with Cheng Jun Cheong!

This week on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we welcome friend of the show Cheng Jun Cheong back to the podcast to discuss ‘Culture & Diversity in Improv’. It’s a fascinating and insightful conversation as we explore the importance of culture and diversity within the improv community, and the ways in which our different experiences and perspectives can shape the way we improvise. It’s a conversation we know you’re going to love. So sit back, relax and enjoy this insightful conversation with Cheng Jun Cheong!

This week on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we’re joined by the brilliant Lee Simpson! Lee is a member of the legendary Comedy Store Players and a founder member of Improbable, so there’s a lot to talk about! We chat about his incredible journey through improv, comedy and theatre, including his experiences performing with the Comedy Store Players and his work with Improbable exploring the more dramatic and theatrical side of improvisation. We also talk about what it’s like to create completely unscripted comedy, how improvisation can be used to create much more than just laughs, and what Lee has learned from decades of making things up on stage. It’s a fascinating conversation with one of the UK’s most experienced improvisers, packed with stories, insights and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax, grab a brew and enjoy our conversation with Lee Simpson!

Welcome to the fourth episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this episode, guest panellists Codie Wright and Stu Hughes join team captains Michael Ananins and Sekki Tabasuares to put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the fourth episode of Improvper Conduct.

Welcome to the third episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this episode, guest panellists Kat Cooke and Dave Hodgson join team captains Michael Ananins and Sekki Tabasuares to put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the third episode of Improvper Conduct.

Welcome to the second episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this episode, guest panellists Ebe McInerney and Dan Ayache join team captains Michael Ananins and Sekki Tabasuares to put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the second episode of Improvper Conduct.

Welcome to the very first episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this debut episode, our panellists put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the very first episode of Improvper Conduct.

It is the absolute golden rule of improv. It is painted on rehearsal room walls, printed on t-shirts, and it is the very first thing we learn in an intro class: "Yes, And." But just because it is a foundational skill does not mean we always get it right. When we get tired, anxious, or a bit rusty on stage, our core mechanics can easily start to warp. In this special solo episode, our host Iain Luke Jones is opening up the bonnet and running a full four-point diagnostic check on our favourite improv rule. Whether you have been playing for five minutes or fifteen years, it might be time for an MOT to see if you have fallen into some lazy, scene-killing habits without even realising it. It is time to find out if your fundamental muscle is firing properly. So, grab a brew, sit back, and let's run the diagnostics!

This week host Iain Luke Jones sits down with the brilliant Jennifer Mullins to dive deep into her improv journey! Jen is two years into her improv adventure and is absolutely loving every single minute of it. As a wonderful artist and photographer who is deeply passionate about the creative and expressive arts, Jen brings a unique perspective to the craft. In this episode, she shares what drew her to the improv world, how her background in the visual arts influences her play, and what she has discovered about herself along the way. It is an inspiring and warm conversation packed with insights about creativity, expression, and the joy of stepping onto the stage. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew, it's time to find out all about Jennifer's improv journey!

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and explore the letter 'K'! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined once again by the brilliant Emma T, returning guest and true friend of the show, for a lively, thoughtful, and wide-ranging chat about what this letter brings to the world of improv. Together, they break down ten distinct improv-related concepts, performance techniques, and philosophies that all begin with K. From how these ideas show up in scenes to how they impact your mindset on stage, this episode dives into the practical tools and improvisational magic that make the letter K such a fascinating stop on our journey through the alphabet. What made the final list? You'll have to press play to find out! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there is plenty of gold to unpack in this one. So sit back, relax, and grab a brew, it's time to journey through the letter K!

This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, Iain trials a brand new format: Desert Island Improv, putting friends of the show Dave and Ebe firmly in the spotlight. In this episode, the pair are asked to imagine themselves stranded on a very specific kind of desert island, where survival depends entirely on improv. Each guest chooses the improv skill or format they couldn’t live without, the improv person they’d want alongside them, and a key improv memory they’d take with them into exile. Along the way there’s plenty of chat about their journeys in improv and the people and influences that have shaped them. Naturally, there’s also time for a bit of appreciation for the fundamentals, including the ever-essential Yes And, and how it shows up in their work and thinking. A warm, funny and reflective chat with two brilliant improvisers, and a reminder that even on a desert island, someone is probably still trying to justify a completely unearned character choice. So sit back, relax and enjoy our first visit to Desert Island Improv.

This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, the format is… gently ignored. With no guest and no improv deep dive in sight, host Iain Luke Jones takes the bold (and potentially reckless) decision to go solo and slightly off-piste. The reason? His brand new album, Iain Luke Jones: The Man Under the Hat. In this special episode, Iain talks through the making of the album, the ideas behind it, and the journey from “this might be fun” to “well, it’s happening now”. Expect a peek behind the curtain, a few stories along the way, and the occasional detour that may or may not find its way back. Improv fans, fear not. The spirit of it is still very much alive… just pointed in a slightly different direction this week. Iain Luke Jones: The Man Under the Hat is available to download and stream from May 22nd.

This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Cynthia Drabble (the pocket-sized rocket with a twinkle in her eye) for a brilliant and gloriously unpredictable chat. Cynthia is here to introduce her brand-new show, 'Babble with Drabble', bringing her irrepressible spirit and unique perspective to the podcast. We delve deep into what really makes Cynthia tick, from her fascination with crown green bowling and her godson Neville to the world of controversial biscuits. Together, they explore her unique journey into improv and how her unscripted, inquisitive style gives her a platform to tell her extraordinary story. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back, relax… and enjoy some babble with Drabble.

This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Jennifer Carss for a brilliant and heartfelt chat about how a “one-off favour” turned into a full-blown love affair with improv. Jen shares the story of how she accidentally stumbled into the improv world and somehow never quite left, becoming deeply embedded in the thriving scene in Manchester. What started as helping out a friend has grown into a rich creative life filled with performance, collaboration, and producing her own work. We talk about her passion for bringing improv to younger audiences, including the shows she runs where children don’t just watch — they become part of the action and experience the magic of making it up for themselves. Along the way, we chat about some of the fantastic projects she’s involved with, including Murder Inc, Anything Could Happen, Drunk Classics, Acting Up from ImproQuo, and Curly Tales. It’s a joyful conversation about saying yes to opportunities, building creative communities, and discovering where improv can take you when you least expect it. So grab a brew and settle in as we find out all about Jen's true story about making stuff up.

On this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, host Iain Luke Jones flies solo and dives deep into the world of improv literature. Rather than sitting down with a guest, Iain takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at ten of the most influential improv books ever written, the texts that have shaped the way improvisers think, perform, teach, and occasionally argue about the art form. From status and spontaneity to “finding the game”, group mind, structure versus freedom and everything in between, he explores the ideas that have defined modern improv and the debates that continue to surround them. Are certain formats placed on too high a pedestal? Has the language of improv made us clearer or more cautious? And what can these books still teach us about stepping on stage with nothing but trust, instinct and a willingness to leap? Whether you’re a seasoned improviser, a curious newcomer, or someone who just loves peeking behind the curtain, this episode is a celebration of the thinkers, teachers and provocateurs who helped shape the craft. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back, relax… and enjoy another true story about the art of making stuff up.