Welcome to a brand new feature where we sit down with hosts of podcasts and find out more about them!Today we speak to Dave Heron who runs the The Nanonanofilm Improv Comedy Podcast. It comes out every other Monday and today we find out more about it.

Hello, nice to meet you! How did the idea of your podcast come around?

Improv has been such a wonderful journey for me over quite a few years now, and I wanted to share some of the things that I’ve had to overcome, some of the things I still find challenging and some of the small successes, things that have worked for me along the way. I’m also really keen to reach out to other improvisers who’ve had similar challenges and learn what’s worked for them.

Tell us about the team behind the show!

It’s just me, a mic, and my thoughts!

There are so many improv podcasts out there, how do you stand out from the rest?

The podcast is very much a live progression of my own improv journey rather than me trying to teach people. I’m hoping it resonates with people who also find similar aspects of improv challenging and creates a network of shared positive experiences.

Who have been some of your favourite guests you have interviewed?

I want to intersperse my own personal thoughts with episodes getting other people’s thoughts too. On a recent episode, I invited the experienced improv teacher (and good friend!) George Butcher along to talk about what he finds challenging (and ultimately rewarding) teaching and performing improv. It was a lot of fun!

How do you get improv suggestions for your show?

Normally from talking to friends after improv workshops or during shows. I’ve found that there’s a lot of shared experiences and challenges and there’s always something new in improv to talk about!

Do you use any specialised equipment to record your show?

No. Just basic recording devices.

What are the challenges of running a podcast?

When I set out to do the podcast it was to replace some musings I’d written on X/Twitter. I thought it would probably be easier to talk rather than write! However, I also wanted to make sure that doing the podcast wouldn’t be time consuming, particularly around editing. It had to be easy to listen to but not take a disproportionate amount of time to make. I’ve always held the view that it’s just a bit of cathartic fun – if people get something out of it too, that’s a massive bonus – but ultimately it’s to support the actual improv I’m doing.

What are the highlights?

Definitely the feedback I’ve had from people who’ve listened to it, thought about it and have their own views to share. It’s lovely that we can have these shared experiences as an improv community.

What other shows are you a fan of and why?

Not a podcast (although he has done a few!) but I thoroughly enjoy the Will Hines Improv articles on Substack. Highly thought-provoking and highly recommended.

Three words why people should check out your show! 

Shared Improv Experiences! 

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