Parhaat Longform Improv Comedy Podcast Podcastit (2024)

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Starting with Questions with Dennis Pacheco 21:26

1d ago21:26

21:26

In this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!Kirjoittanut Justin D. Torres

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What I Needed as an Improviser 9:59

1d ago9:59

9:59

In our first episode, Justin D. Torres talks about when he realized that most longform stagnates within the first few minutes of forms. In his quest for improv discovery, he created Improv4Improv to be able truly improvise with improvisers.Kirjoittanut Justin D. Torres

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Aree Witoelar 59:14

3d 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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How Pam and Pawpaw went Viral and Took Instagram by Storm: Andi Marie Tillman #146 1:15:57

14d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

On the season finale of the Morse Code Podcast, I talk with actor, comedian, musician, and self-proclaimed recovering Pentecostal Andi Marie Tillman about… well a lot of things. When someone shows up for the taping with pointy ears dressed like she escaped from the Renaissance Faire, you know it’s going to be an interesting hour. If you haven’t cau…

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Jayant Chopra 59:11

17d 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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Comedy Gold: Turning Acting Improv into Stand-Up Magic. Amber Autry MCP #145 1:14:41

21d ago1:14:41

1:14:41

I speak with a rising star in the comedy world, the hilarious and genuine Amber Autry. The before we taped I was in the audience at a sold-out set for Amber’s Summer/Fall residency at Zanie’s in Nashville. Her bits were so seamlessly interwoven with her improvised crowd work that the stitches were invisible — I couldn’t tell where the rehearsed par…

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How to make and sell a multi-million dollar movie, indie style. Derek Dienner Ep144 1:05:11

27d ago1:05:11

1:05:11

On the latest episode of the Morse Code Podcast I speak with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Derek Dienner on his wild journey producing the independently-funded feature film — “Brave the Dark” starring Jared Harris (Mad Men, Chernobyl) — surviving cancer in his 30s, and staying motivated in a highly unpredictable industry. Derek and I met at Sundance Fil…

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When the girl next door is suddenly playing the Hollywood Bowl with Paul McCartney. Natalya Kay #143 54:27

1M ago54:27

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Natalya Kay is a fiddler in the Irish tradition and a key member of Celtic super group Gaelic Storm. She and I met in the spring of 2020 when she moved into the house next door to mine in East Nashville. I think the first time we jammed was at a party in my front yard. I remember thinking two things about that encounter. One was, Man this girl can …

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An artist I admire challenges me on the privilege of non-engagement. Alex Wong | MCP #142 1:10:22

1M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

I speak with Latin GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, producer, artist, activist, chef and friend Alex Wong about his lifelong evolution as an indie music maker and meaning seeker. Whether writing and performing his own award-winning songs or producing albums for such luminaries as Vienna Teng and Delta Rae, Alex has always pushed his work beyond convent…

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A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent 20:10

1M 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 mindKirjoittanut Iain Luke Jones

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Annie Williams: Jump your motorcycle through a ring of fire and see what happens. MCP #141 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

With some artists the creative spark doesn’t stop just because the guitar gets put down. That’s Annie Williams. Anyone who knows her would say the same. From her self-built straw bale house to her hand-sewn performance costumes to her deeply personal songs, the muse follows her everywhere she goes, and does its best to keep up. She just released he…

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Spencer Glover: A Disney Director’s advice to the Young and Hopeful. | MCP #140 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

I speak with director Spencer Glover about his experience with Disney as a participant in their coveted Launchpad program. Selected from more than 2000 applicants, the longtime Nashville filmmaker spent a year in the incubator, honing his skills under the auspices of industry execs. The experience culminated in his Disney directorial debut BLACK BE…

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Improv Chat with ChatGPT 23:13

2M 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.Kirjoittanut ChatGPT, Iain Luke Jones

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Michael Weintrob: The Importance of Relationships in Your Career and Personal Life. | MCP #139 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

I speak with award-winning music photographer Michael Weintrob about his unusual path through the visual side of music, and how keeping his head down and his heart open has resulted in one of the most exciting careers in the business. Michael and I met around 2013. I was instantly struck by his combustible hustle, a kind of leaning forward in life.…

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Liz Riggs: A Debut Novelist’s Journey from Handwritten Drafts to Major Publication. | MCP #138 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

I speak with author Liz Riggs about the impending publication of her debut novel, Lo Fi out on Riverhead Books June 9. Liz’s publisher was kind enough to send me an advance copy, and from paragraph one I recognized the reverb-drenched setting — the live bands, late nights, broken AC, unravelling yard parties, and half-remembered conversations over …

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Longform Lowdown 43:40

2M ago43:40

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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).Kirjoittanut Iain Luke Jones, Sekki Tabasuares

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Ryan Culwell: A Brief History of Things that Haven’t Happened Yet | MCP #137 57:22

3M ago57:22

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I caught Ryan Culwell — singer-songwriter, panhandle poet and father of four — on a recent pass through town, to talk about songwriting from a personal perspective, growing up in the Texas Panhandle, and what made him move back after a decade in the Nashville hopper. I’ve know the man for almost twenty years. I’ve been his fan and I’ve caught his s…

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Claire Gibson: Creating Space as a Prerequisite for Imagination | MCP #136 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

I speak with novelist Claire Gibson about her unusual journey toward publication, from roving the country as a young Army brat, to living at West Point as a faculty daughter, to the fateful day when a close friend made a galvanizing observation: she was in a unique position to capture the lives and experiences of the women of West Point in the 9/11…

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Improv Room 101 with Dave Hodgson 39:01

3M ago39:01

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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.Kirjoittanut Dave Hodgson, Iain Luke Jones

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Robert Ellis: In Conversation with a Triple Threat | MCP #135 1:24:13

3M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

I speak with artist and multi-instrumentalist Robert Ellis, one of the best singer-songwriters of his generation. I'll tell you why: first, his songs do what great pop songs do - grab your attention with a hook as sticky as hot honey (check out “Bottle of Wine” for an example), but you get a sense there’s always something held in reserve, something…

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Anthony Da Costa - Studio Secrets from a Nashville Savant | MCP #134 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

On the latest episode of the Morse Code Podcast I speak with singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer Anthony Da Costa about the unique trajectory of his musical path, already nosing into its third decade. At 33, Anthony has continued to forge a symbiotic balance between helping fellow artists realize their own visions and making songs that are un…

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Lilith Maya Welsh 54:12

3M ago54:12

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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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Jeremy Lister: Synch Songs, Sobriety and Ultra Marathons | MCP #133 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

On the new episode of The Morse Code Podcast I speak with singer-songwriter and ultramarathon runner Jeremy Lister about his unusual - and unusually successful - path in music, starting with his emergence in Nashville as a breakaway artist in the late 2000’s through his recent gigs singing with Eric Church at Coachella to his latest synch on Grey’s…

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Kali Bailey: The Cavalry Isn’t Coming, You Are The Cavalry | MCP #133 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

In episode #132 of the MCP, I speak with director Kali Bailey about her career in cinema thus far, starting with the wildly successful fan film Neville Longbottom and the Black Witch (over 8 million views on YouTube), a piece written and directed by Bailey based on a character known to Harry Potter fans everywhere. We talk about the act of faith re…

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Chris Pope 1:09:51

4M 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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Cody Duncum: Shooting Mumford & Sons and Following Where the Bullets Go 1:08:06

4M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Cody Duncum is a director and cinematographer working out of Nashville. His latest effort, a short film called Where the Bullets Go, has been busy on the film festival circuit, with official selections at the The Appalachian Film Festival, Filmfort, the Oxford Film Festival, IFF Boston, and more. An in-demand cinematographer, he’s worked behind the…

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Abigail Rose: The Permissive Anonymity of Living in a Strange City 1:22:58

4M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

I speak with singer-songwriter Abigail Rose on the heels of her widely acclaimed debut EP Surprise Valley, about why she had to leave the comfort of her hometown in order to discover her artistic identity. We compare notes: I experienced a similar freedom of reinvention when I moved to Nashville almost twenty years ago. We discuss the perils and re…

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22 Hours in A&E 33:25

4M ago33:25

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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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Andrew Combs: A Tiny Desk Artist on the Eve of His First Solo Gallery Show 1:09:04

4M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

I speak with singer-songwriter and mixed media artist Andrew Combs on the eve of his first solo gallery show (at Julia Martin Gallery in Nashville) about what it means to him in the context of a career spent largely in song and on stage. From touring with Kacey Musgraves to performing a set on perhaps the greatest taste-making venue ever — Tiny Des…

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Danielle Marshall: Why You Should Write. Why You Shouldn’t. 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

A great listen for anyone interested in the publishing game in its current iteration. I speak with the Editorial Director of Lake Union, an imprint of Amazon that publishes more than 80 titles a year, generating more than $40 million in yearly revenue. In her influential capacity, Danielle as been responsible for some of the biggest success stories…

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Su Jackson 53:26

5M 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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Bill Miller: How Touring with Tori Amos and Pearl Jam will Change Your Life 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

I talk with three-time grammy winner, multi-instrumental singer songwriter, winner of numerous Native American Music Awards, and acclaimed painter, Bill Miller. Born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation in northern Wisconsin, his big break came when Tori Amos discovered his music and invited him to open her tour for the Under the Pink album. They …

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Critter Eldridge: On the Punch Brothers, Mighty Poplar, and the Murder Ballad Controversy 1:29:34

5M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

I talk with Grammy award-winning guitarist and singer Chris “Critter” Eldridge. A regular collaborator of Julian Lage’s, Critter has lent his talents to Paul Simon, Justin Timberlake, T-Bone Burnett, Fiona Apple, The War and Treaty and more. We discuss the necessity of discomfort as a prerequisite for growth, and how raising a daughter has opened u…

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Dan Ayache 43:46

5M 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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Drew Ramsey: How a Co-writing Catastrophe with John Legend Turned Into a Creative Revelation 1:09:07

5M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

I talk with grammy and Emmy-award winning songwriter Drew Ramsey about the challenges and rewards of co-writing songs, which occasionally become hit songs. In this, Drew has decades of experience — his countless collaborations include India.Arie, John Legend, Jonny Lang, and Marc Broussard — and in his capacity as a songwriting professor at Belmont…

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Robby Hecht: How to Have Your Songs Recorded by 60 artists and Still Maintain Your Personal Voice 1:04:41

6M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

I speak with singer songwriter Robby Hecht about all things indie-folksinger. He's been making and releasing music since before Spotify was a thing, and in addition to being a multi-award-winning songwriter, his songs have been recorded by more than 60 artists. Robby is currently in the process of releasing his latest album “Not a Number” and he ju…

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Improv Room 101 with Michael Ananins 40:19

6M ago40:19

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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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Barry Dean: There’s More to Life than a Number One 1:19:02

6M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

I speak with hit songwriter and producer Barry Dean, who, with four #1 hits, many singles, and countless cuts, somehow manages to act like an earnest kid grateful for the chance to take his shot. His songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Alison Krauss, Jon Pardi, Ingrid Michaelson, Brothers Osbourne, and many, many ot…

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Alex Berger: “Branding is What People Say About You When You’re not in the Room” 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

I speak with Alex Berger, Founder and Creative Director of Nashville-based creative agency Weird Candy. He's shepherded the visual translation of artists like The Critical and Yot Club as well as tastemaker labels like War Buddha and 3 Sirens. We kick off this conversation with Alex offering a impromptu brand appraisal of... me. And with that we ju…

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

6M 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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Lamont Coleman: “The Enemy is Often the Inner Me” 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Korby speaks with producer, songwriter and artist Lamont Coleman about his evolution from being an in-demand beatmaker and producer in the NYC hip hop scene to writing with country artists on music row. Lamont was an instrumental collaborator on the hit “Sweetest Girl Dollar Bill” feat Wyclef Jean, Akon, Lil Wayne, but traded the hip hop lifestyle …

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Boo Ray: Three Shows a Week Keeps the Gremlins Asleep 1:28:03

7M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Korby speaks with artist, songwriter and guitar player Boo Ray about the realities of maintaining a heavy tour schedule in a post-covid landscape, and how ‘the polaroid of the thing is sometimes more interesting than the thing itself.” A much-loved figure of the East Nashville Scene, Boo’s band gets out and plays often. We talk about the spiritual …

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A Trip Down Memory Lane 19:44

7M ago19:44

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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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Todd Sherwood: (Barely) Controlled Chaos at East Nashville’s Favorite Rock Club 1:16:11

7M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Korby speaks with Todd Sherwood, owner and talent booker of The 5 Spot, about the glory and heartache of running a Nashville institution for nearly twenty years. Since taking over in 2007 in his mid twenties, Sherwood has hosted more than 50,000 shows. In this insightful and often hilarious conversation, he talks about the history of the 5 Spot, so…

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Randa Newman: Love, Collaboration, and the Long Black Veil 1:09:46

7M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

It’s a Valentines Day special y’all. Korby speaks with Nashville actor, producer, casting director and life partner Randa Newman. In addition to her appearances on TV shows like NBC’s 'Young Rock' and The CW’s 'Walker', Randa also produced our Morse Code TV pilot, for which this podcast is named. We talk about the weird joy it is to work and live t…

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Jaqson Johnston-Lynch 36:37

7M ago36:37

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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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Lauren Morrow: Steady Wins the Race 1:11:01

7M ago1:11:01

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Korby speaks with East Nashville based singer-songwriter Lauren Morrow about the roller coaster reality of making a life in music, one song at a time. Lauren is the former lead singer of Atlanta’s Whiskey Gentry and now the solo artist of 2023’s EP People Talk. They talk about the fraught waters of self-promotion in a landscape dominated by social …

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

8M ago53:54

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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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Abigayle Kompst: Let Your Joy Be Your Guide 57:56

8M ago57:56

57:56

Korby met singer songwriter Abigayle Kompst when they both competed at a song contest at the Wildflower Music Festival in Texas in Spring 2023. A compelling performer and collaboratively-minded writer, Abigayle provides a valuable glimpse into the world of a young singer songwriter negotiating life and creativity in a landscape crowded with content…

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James Kyson: How the Guy from Heroes Put Himself in a Hundred TV Shows 1:10:25

8M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Korby speaks with actor and spoken word artist James Kyson. Best known for his role in NBC’s Heroes, James has more than 100 appearances in TV and film. Here he shares the many aspects of maintaining a successful acting career across decades, including auditioning for new roles, playing to camera in various situations, the value of a positive attit…

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