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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.

  1. قبل يومين

    Intelligence VS. Integrity

    This week, Rob and Adam dsicuss the time-honoured tradition of playing to the "Top of their Intelligence" by having a very dumb discussion about characters, point of view, and what amount of "smart" are you required to bring with you onstage. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  2. ٤ نوفمبر

    Offensive

    Improv is not historically known for being offensive, but sometimes improvisers cross the line.  Why is comedy so frequently associated with offense?  Does comedy need to be provocative to be funny? What do you do if you offend your audience? All this and more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  3. ٢١ أكتوبر

    Who, What, Where – but When?

    This week Rob and Adam chat about framing scenes prior, during, or after the action. Do scenes always need to start in the middle? What's the best way to execute a tag-in? If you mention an event, does it always have to happen onstage? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  4. ٢١ أكتوبر

    Platforms, Tilts, and Improvising Action

    This week Rob and Adam, discuss platforms and tilts for improv scenes, how sketch influences scenes, and how to create action without blindsiding their scene partner. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  5. ٧ أكتوبر

    Technique

    The improv world is full of technique.  What techniques help individual improvisers? What techniques benefit the theatre you play at? Are there techniques you should embrace? Or some that you should avoid? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  6. ٣٠ سبتمبر

    Tethering

    This week Rob and Adam discuss tethering: the act of linking your emotional state to what your partner is doing.  Also, some great questions about tethering from our friend Martin in Estonia. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  7. ٢٤ سبتمبر

    Questions Only – September 2025

    The truth is out! After a tumultuous three weeks apart, Rob and Adam return to the podcast to air thier grievances, resolve differences, and answer your questions about improv. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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  8. ١٩ سبتمبر

    Competition is the Thief of Joy

    This week Rob sits down with one of the organizers of the Robin Hood Improv Festival in Nottingham, Lloydie, to discuss competition, inclusion, and finding community in the face of rejection. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.

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    The Sonar Network
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    The Backline

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