15 Minutes of Game

Matt Francis & Brian Hines

15 Minutes of Game

A weekly Arts and Performing Arts podcast

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15 Minutes of Game

Matt Francis & Brian Hines

15 Minutes of Game

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Matt Francis & Brian Hines

15 Minutes of Game

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Matt and Brian return to the crowd favorite of drafting two fictional improv teams! What will the choose from? What type of coin will they use? Who will go first? Nobody knows and there won't be any spoilers here, folks!This episode does break
Matt & Brian return to form (Get it???) and discuss the form the Monoscene. That form that is one scene running in real time, just like our podcast!If the form is just one scene how to edit, cut, or jump around? Well... you don't! But you kind
After a few weeks off Matt & Brian are back to discuss what sounds like a very boring topic... Base Reality!What are the components of a Base Reality in improv? How do you create it in a scene? What happens if it's missing? Does Brian bring up
Just when you thought it couldn't get any nerdier Matt & Brian pulled it off. They discuss their very own Improv Superlatives. Kind of like Most Likely to Succeed or Nicest Eyes but even dumber! The two most likely to record an improv podcast t
An episode with a few firsts! We cover a form we have not done a ton of and certainly have not taught. So, Brian calls in an expert from the bullpen (or his living room) to help. Matt and Brian discuss the Spokane (or the Pretty Flower), how it
Matt and Brian and shocked to find out they have yet to cover this topic as it's one of their favorite concepts! Justification! The secret sauce of taking someone from a funny moment to a scene with legs. They discuss the primary types of justi
Have you ever work up wondering how it is to pull a premise for an improv show? Well, this episode is for you! The rest of should listen tooMatt dives into the types of info to look for during an opener or story that would lead to scenes in an
Do you love improv but are totally picky about who you want to do scenes with? Then do Two Prov!Matt & Brian discuss Two Prov and cover styles, forms, editing, and the benefits and drawbacks of Two Prov. How different is Two Prov than performi
We're back! Matt and Brian missed a few weeks because of travel but they don't talk about it at all! There is no time to waste on stupid stuff like Brian sleeping in the woods, or Matt sleeping with just a towel as a blanket! It's time to talk
Hooooo boy! The nerds take on the form of forms and discuss the Harold. They attempt to explain the format, the steps, beats, game, group games, openers, and truck drivers and paperboys.As Brian puts it, the Harold is much harder to explain th
Our favorite nerds dive into a few forms this season and they're starting the friendly and inviting Montage.What do they like about Montage? Why is Brian unable to say what he likes without being negative? Maybe he's tired.They shift over to
We ended last season with Matt asking Brian a whole bunch of stuff so we're starting this season with Brian asking Matt stuff! HOW CREATIVE!We cover how Matt would coach, or note, a team vs. a class. How he handles a lack of listening. And, mo
For our final week of Season 2 we let Matt ask Brian whatever he wants! It might feel like Brian is being completely selfless but really, it allows him to share only his ideas! How sneaky!Brian is grilled about topics that are hard like versat
Matt and Brian dig deep into how improv and sketch are different and similar. What a unique idea! Our two nerds share examples of how they've used improv scenes, rehearsals, and concepts to eventually create sketch comedy. They share some of t
Matt and Brian discuss their favorite and least favorite forms in improv. This is a very, very nerdy topic!Our two heroes dig into why they love particular forms whether they are performing or watching! Matt's answer for his favorite does not
What happens if you're in a scene and it's just stuck? Matt & Brian discuss their own, personal improv survival guide and how they jump start a scene. Have you ever been in a scene that won't end? What if it's just kind of mundane and hum drum?
Well folks, it happened! Matt & Brian had technical difficulties during their first attempt and thus... they had to break their own rule. This is their second attempt at this episode but who cares! It's about second beats so this is just anothe
A callback of sorts! We revisit the topic of being the Voice of Reason (formally and sexistly knowing as Straight Man). We explain how to be the voice of reason while keeping the scene moving, how to not be a stick in the mud, and how to keep y
Can you COMMIT to 15 minutes or so of time? Then this episode is for you! Matt and Brian make the minor commitment and talk about the improv concept of Commitment. What does this mean in an improv scene or show? How do you make it easier to com
Well... you can't win 'em all.Matt & Brian tackle a subject that is apparently impossible to explain in 15 minutes... or even 15 years. It's so high concept that our two geniuses bumble through this for a full episode.Okay... it's not that ba
The episode everyone was waiting for! Matt & Brian focus on editing in improv? Sweeps, tags, timing, runs, etc! Our two nerds discuss the mechanics of editing, visual vs. organic edits, the timing of edits, tag outs, etc. Editing is the secre
Have you ever imagined the power of selecting your own improv team in the style of a fantasy football draft? No? Okay.Matt and Brian decide to do this anyway but instead of selecting performers, actors, or something close to improv players the
Wow. Is it possible for Matt & Brian to get ANY nerdier? This episode solve that mystery with a resounding YES! Our two improv amateur experts discuss forms! That's right... forms! Harolds, monoscenes, eventes, montage, etc.! How are forms hel
Matt & Brian decide to dedicate 15 minutes to speak about a topic that is on all humans' minds. What's the difference between making a bold choice in a scene and bulldozing! It's way trickier than they expect it to be. Our two nerds discuss who
Things are still a hot mess out there and Matt & Brian take some time to talk about... not improv. Kind of. I mean... they do but, they also don't.Okay - what have these two been up to without the "normal" routine of rehearsals, teaching, coac
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