This Ephemeral Life with Adam Vires

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  • 5.0 (3)
  • Improv
  • Updated Weekly

This Ephemeral Life is a unique improv podcast where we dig deep into the challenges that improvisors face in their craft. Each episode, host Adam Vires invites a guest to share the obstacles they're currently facing or have faced with their performance or creative process. Together, they’ll break down those issues, offering support, laughter, and insight, all while remembering why we all fell in love with improv in the first place.

Episodes

  1. 10/27/2025

    Episode VI: Keto/Sourdough w/ Candice Oates

    Adam is joined by friend and multi-talented improviser Candice Oates! They start with a dip into how to make and stick with strong character choices, then they discuss the improv phenomenon of seeing the same themes within a full improv show.  It all wraps up with a classic Susan Messing improv tip!

    41 min

  2. 10/20/2025

    Episode V: Pan Dulce w/ Hilary Buchanan

    Adam is joined by the ever-effervescent Hilary Buchanan! They delve into using specifics in scenework, and get really, really real while breaking down the importance of actual trust and connection, as well as how perception can affect us as performers, on-stage and off.

    42 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    Episode IV: Pumpernickel Rye w/ Matt Cook

    Adam is joined by improviser and stand-up comic Matt Cook! They discuss the improvisers toolbelt, the pros of bombing, and the importance of getting those ephemeral reps!

    32 min

  4. 10/06/2025

    Episode III: French Baguette w/ LT Thornton

    Adam is joined by veteran improvisor LT Thornton! They talk about LT’s improv beginnings, getting physical with scene-work, and break down “breaking” on-stage.

    32 min

  5. 09/29/2025

    Episode II: Cinnamon Raisin w/ Kristen

    Adam is joined by the sweet and talented Kristen! They tap back into their thespian days, talk visualizations, and work through active listening and scene building.

    33 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    Episode I: Twelve Grain w/ George Simon

    Adam is joined by the humble and naturally talented improviser George Simon!  Together, they dive into their spontaneous relationship performing improv together.  Later, they talk about their go-to items on the “Improv toolbelt” and George shares the basics behind performing solo improv!

    41 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

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This Ephemeral Life is a unique improv podcast where we dig deep into the challenges that improvisors face in their craft. Each episode, host Adam Vires invites a guest to share the obstacles they're currently facing or have faced with their performance or creative process. Together, they’ll break down those issues, offering support, laughter, and insight, all while remembering why we all fell in love with improv in the first place.

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