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‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages’ is the hilarious quote that really sticks out in this interview with the inspirational Clare McGrath. What starts out as a chat about improv quickly becomes a fascinating chat about finding our true selves and being the best version of us. Clare has many strings to her bow and tells us all about life coaching, psychic readings, hypnotherapy and a whole lot more. She discusses her struggles with ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia and helps us all to believe that we can overcome whatever struggles life throws our way. It’s a really interesting chat that covers so many great topics and it’s definitely going to give you plenty of food for thought. ‘Actors Don’t Get Mortgages?’ Well they certainly won’t if they never put themselves out there.

This week we welcome Joanna Case to the show and it’s another audio treat. Joanna is somebody that has fully embraced improv online over the last year and she is definitely a name you need to look out for in various classes because she regularly produces comedy gold. She is somebody who enjoys a good pun & in many a scene with Iain over the last year has entered into a pun off. We talk about improv, TV, Film, her love of languages and Mr Bean amongst other things, so settle yourself down and enjoy this fabulous chat.

This week we welcome Kat Cooke to the show and it is a fantastic chat that will definitely put a smile on your face. What starts as a chat about improv very quickly becomes a celebration of all things geeky and Kat and Iain discover that they really have a lot in common. Kat is a true delight and is an improviser that you really must see in action if you get the chance. It's time to get your geek on and settle into another great chat.

Jen has an infectious passion for improv and her valuable insight into the art form makes this episode a must listen! Whether you are new to improv or an old hand, you will pick up some valuable tips from Jen during this interview. We take a deep dive into musical improv (something that Jen specialises in and teaches at LCI) and we hear Jen’s take on the fabulous people that make up the improv community. This interview is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and give you food for thought. If you have never attempted musical improv then this may well be the inspiration you need to give it a go.

Today's guest is San George. San talks about how improv has had a positive impact on her mental health & how important online improv has been during lockdown. She gives us an insight into her footballing past and how a life of sport morphed into a life of improv. We also discuss the bus journey that changed her life, her big love of animals & how we both share a love of aussie soaps.

Today I get to talk to one of the longest standing members of Liverpool Comedy Improv Dave Hodgson. We talk about the very early days of LCI and how different the improv world is right now compared to back then. We discuss the positive impact improv has had on Dave's life and we drift into some some chat about superheroes and how they can inspire us in both improv and in life. We also have a good laugh reminiscing about some fun scenes we have been in together or have watched each other performing.

In episode one I have a lovely chat with LCI regular Heather Dickinson. We talk all about her journey to Liverpool Comedy Improv, how improv has had a positive influence on her life & how there is so much more to improv than just being funny. We also discuss Heather's work in mental health and how it can be linked to all things improv. We break down the importance of the improv community moving online during 2020 and how Heather sees the future of improv when we are allowed to get together in person again.

A brand new podcast from Liverpool Comedy Improv that gives a voice to the ever growing pool of improvisers that make up the wonderfully talented community of Liverpool Comedy Improv. Hosted by LCI member Iain Luke Jones. Coming soon...