IMPROPHECY - An Improvised Prophecy Improphecy Podcast

This week's pod of wonder Pat and Jon discuss the big question! Or questions in general… are they helpful? Is there a place for them within Improv? That’s right, we’ve made it all the way to Q and that can mean only one thing.* So, once more we delve into the wonderful world of Improv hoping to find some answers along the way! Improphecy  

*you try thinking of an Improv word that begins with Q and isn’t questions.

question /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n/

noun 

1. a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information."we hope this podcast has been helpful in answering your improv  questions"
2. a matter requiring resolution or discussion."the question of local government funding worried all artists, all of the time"
 

verb 

1. ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context."four men were being questioned about the killings, one of them was looking pretty shifty off you ask me"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed
** that’s not that special, many podcast are  

This weeks instalment of Improphecy, the improvised podcast is clear, direct and to the point. As it would be a fairly obvious thing to do at some point in this blurb, I will introduce this weeks letter ‘O’. The next most obvious step is letting you know that this week ‘O’ is for Obvious. When listening to the podcast please ensure you…ummm…listen, you can stop listening once the podcast has finished, I let you get on, it’s all pretty… obvious… stuff. Enjoy! Obviously!

Platform /ˈplatfɔːm/

(Those with little time in their busy schedule may wish to skip to 7)  

noun
1. 
a raised level surface on which people or things can stand."there are viewing platforms where visitors can see more the the back of the crowds head"

2. the declared policy of a political party or group."seeking election on a platform of low taxes” (all retch and no vomit)
3. a raised structure along the side of a railway track where passengers get on and off trains at a station."he walked along Platform 2, he swears he just saw something very strange in between platform 9-10"
4. a raised structure standing in the sea from which oil or gas wells can be drilled or regulated."offshore platforms, free from law and rules but pretty lonely"
5. a raised structure or orbiting satellite from which rockets or missiles may be launched."the launch platform"
6. a standard for the hardware of a computer system, which determines what kinds of software it can run.
7. an opportunity to voice one's views or initiate action."the initiation will provide a platform for the improvised scene, it will be obvious"
8. 
a shoe with very thick soles."a pair of chunky platforms"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!
*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed
** that’s not that special, many podcast are  

This part of the blurb is when you ‘the listener’ find out what this weeks instalment of Improphecy has to offer...obviously. This second sentence follow the first and let’s you know that this week the letter is O...which is you following the episodic pattern is fairly...well...obvious. So listen up because listening will ensure you are hearing, I should have to tell you that, it’s fairly...obvious. So without further deliberation, this weeks word to ponder is...ummmm...I forgot... balls! Well...your just going to have to listen and find out*

*only joking, I remember all along, it OBVIOUS...obviously.

obvious /ˈɒbvɪəs/ adjective

adjective: obvious

1. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent."listening to series 2 of Improphecy has obviously improved my improv technique"

2. DEROGATORY
predictable and lacking in subtlety."it was an obvious remark to make....loser"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed

** that’s not that special, many podcast are

This week is a well put together adventure of a podcast! A carefully constructed beginning, middle and end that give the episode the opportunity to establish... progress to conflict... and then of course make its way to resolution! We may have a cheeky obstacle or two along the way... why not! It’s only going to support the characters emotive journey... so, join Pat and Jon as they discuss a very important N! 

Narrative   /ˈnarətɪv/   

noun: narrative; plural noun: narratives
1. a spoken or written account of connected events; a story."a gripping narrative”*
2. the narrated part of a literary work, as distinct from dialogue."the dialogue and the narrative suffer from awkward and often downright confidence suppressing syntax"
3. the practice or art of telling stories."traditions of oral narrative"**
4. a representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or conform to an overarching set of aims or values."the coalition's carefully constructed narrative about its sensitivity to recession victims"***

adjective
1. in the form of or concerned with narration."a narrative poem"  

*unless lubricated
**cheeky
***whatever you say boss

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed
** that’s not that special, many podcast are  

 This week we focus on M which can only mean one this... Monologue* hard to spell quickly and under pressure but a useful technique in any improvisers tool kit. Join Pat and Jon as they discuss the pros and cons of a monologists offerings.  

*it was a toss up between that and machete**
**no it wasn’t, we did both, pod about machete coming soon***
***not true, don't toss machetes

monologue /ˈmɒn(ə)lɒɡ/ noun

1. a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme."he was reciting some of the great monologues of Shakespeare in between reciting some of the not so great works of tall Philip the wandering stable boy"
2. a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation. "Jon carried on with his monologue as if I hadn't spoken, fairly standard behaviour from Jon"

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   

*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed
** that’s not that special, many podcast are 

This week we pick a word that without it’s inclusion makes communication a little tricky. In this episodic adventure Pat and Jon aren’t just listening to the words, they are listening to the intent, listening to the meaning behind the moments. Inhale the essence of communication as you indulge in this weeks episode of Improphecy... pardon?  

listen /ˈlɪs(ə)n/  verb
gerund or present participle:

listening  
1. give one's attention to a sound."evidently he was not listening when Albert established little Billy was his name, evidently he was named twice and the whole avoidable incident was rather frustrating"
2. take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request. "I told her over and over again, but she wouldn't listen so I flicked her ear and stole her Monocle"
3. make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something."they listened for sounds from the baby's room, then realised they didn’t have a baby and went back to watching spring watch"
4. used to urge someone to pay attention to what one is going to say. "listen, I've had an idea about converting the house into a sanctuary for hamsters "

Plug in n play with our improv A-Z*, Pat and Jon are back and it’s completely free**! Although Jon never seems to know what we are actually doing fortunately this blurb does! This series we look at the improvisation alphabet from A-Z, talking tips, trick and improv techniques working our way through the alphabet!   
*rhyme doesn’t work if you pronounce it zed
** that’s not that special, many podcast are