Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast

Iain Luke Jones: The Man Under the Hat

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, the format is… gently ignored. With no guest and no improv deep dive in sight, host Iain Luke Jones t...

Cynthia Drabble

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Cynthia Drabble (the pocket-sized rocket with a twinkle in her eye) for a brilliant and glo...

Jennifer Carss

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the wonderful Jennifer Carss for a brilliant and heartfelt chat about how a “one-off favour” turned i...

Improv Book Suggestions

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, host Iain Luke Jones flies solo and dives deep into the world of improv literature. Rather than s...

Ebe McInerney

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks a milestone as we hit Episode 150! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by the brilliant Ebe McInerney for a joyful and wide-ranging chat. ...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter J

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to the A–Z of Improv series with the letter ‘J’. Host Iain Luke Jones is joined by good friend and fellow Oicker Dave Hodgso...

Hannah McGowan - A Stand Up Woman

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Hannah McGowan back to the show to talk about her transition from improviser to stand-up comedian. Hannah joins Iain to explore h...

Lisa Dunning

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re kicking off 2026 with the fantastic Lisa Dunning! Lisa, a regular at Flintshire Funnybone Improv and CHIMPS and a member of one of t...

2025 - A Year in Review

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2025. Iain reflects on the guests, conversations and special episodes that shaped an...

ChatGPT Returns

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are welcoming back ChatGPT to the show to talk about their evolution since we last spoke and how they think they can be of service in the...

San Stands Up

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is long time friend of the show San George, who’s fresh from stepping into the world of stand-up comedy! We chat about how her g...

Matt Knowles

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Matt Knowles from Glossop Improv and Dark Peak Adventure Club! After the pandemic, Matt decided it was time to get out, have fu...

Chris Mead

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by the wonderful Chris Mead. Chris is a real font of improv knowledge and we delve into a wide variety of topics. He delves de...

Rebecca MacMillan

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome the wonderful Rebecca MacMillan to the show. A founding member of The Maydays, Rebecca has been at the heart of the UK improv sce...

How to Market Improv to Non-Improv Audiences

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get people who’ve never seen improv before to come to a show? In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, Iain Luke Jones chats w...

Katy Main & Naomi Williamson

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Katy Main and Naomi Williamson to the show! They may be new to the improv scene, but they’ve dived in headfirst, splashing abou...

Beginner Pitfalls in Improv

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong for a deep dive into the hilarious (and sometimes cringeworthy) world of Be...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter I

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A–Z of Improv series and explore the letter ‘I’! Host Iain Luke Jones is joined once again by the brilliant Sekki Tab...

A Writer's Journey

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our host Iain Luke Jones peels back the layers of his writing journey, taking a pause from improv to shine a light on another major passion...

Xavier Chan & Vince Clavel

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Xavier Chan and Vince Clavel to the show to talk all about their journey into improv. From discovering LCI to the ways it's resha...

Codie Wright & Julie Anderson

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Codie Wright and Julie Anderson to the show. Both are relatively new to the improv scene, but they’re alread...

Cheng Jun Cheong

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Cheng Jun Cheong to the show! 🌟 Discover how watching Whose ...

The You & Me Show - A Reflection

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special solo episode, Iain reflects on his one-person improv show, The You & Me Show, performed at the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. Shar...

Improv Room 101 with San George

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we return to Improv Room 101! Joining us is friend of the show San George, who’s bringing her top thre...

Rosie Sosic

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, we're thrilled to welcome another fabulous member of the Pick N' Mix Improv Troupe — Rosie Sosic! Ros...

Public Speaking & Improv

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back friend of the show, Sekki Tabasuares, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between public ...

The Pundamentals

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, friend of the show Michael Ananins steps into host as our regular host Iain Luke Jones takes centr...

Liverpool Improvisation Festival 2025

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Liverpool Comedy Improvcast, we're diving into all things LIF 2025 with Mark Smith and Jen Hardy! 🎭✨ Find out all about this yea...

Colleen Campbell

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From childhood notebooks to the improv stage, Colleen Campbell's creative journey is full of surprises. This week, the Pick N' Mix Improv performer jo...

Hollie White

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off 2025 by welcoming the wonderful Hollie White to the show! Hollie moved back to her home city of Chester a little over a year ago an...

Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast - New Trailer

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had so many incredible guests on the Liverpool Comedy ImprovCast, and the show has grown and evolved so much since our very first episode. We ...

2024 - A Year in Review

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Week we are bringing the year to a close with a look back at 2024. Iain reflects on all of the wonderful guests and specials that made this year ...

Terje Brevik

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Terje Brevik to the show! Terje talks us through his transition from 'IT Guy' to full time improviser after fall...

Sarah Hutchinson

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Sarah Hutchinson to the show. Sarah is a relative newcomer to the improv world, but has made huge waves in her r...

Neil Mullarkey

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our host Iain Luke Jones sits down with UK improv pioneer Neil Mullarkey for an in-depth chat about his incredible journey through th...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter H

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our popular feature The A-Z of Improv. Returning to the show to help Iain break down all things 'H' is friend of the show and l...

Portia Fahey

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Porta Fahey from Broken Chair Improv to the show! It is a fascinating chat about improv, politics, friendhip and...

Aree Witoelar

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Aree Witoelar to the show! Aree is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indo...

Jayant Chopra

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Jayant Chopra to the show! Jayant is a prolific improviser both in person and online and his brillianlty authent...

A Shenanigan, a Wedding & an Agent

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week time is short and so is the episode! It says it all in the title and if you want to know exactly what the title means, then you are just goi...

Improv Chat with ChatGPT

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Iain talks all things improv with ChatGPT! Yes that's right, you read that correctly... Can AI be a genuinly interesting guest? you may well...

Longform Lowdown

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sekki Tabasuares returns to the show to chat all things longform with Iain. It's a really insightful chat that we know you will gain a lot f...

Improv Room 101 with Dave Hodgson

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we retun to our newst format 'Improv Room 101' and welcome back friend of the show Dave Hodgson to try and convince Iain to get rid of some ...

Lilith Maya Welsh

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Lilith Maya Welsh to the show! Lilith is an improv newbie with a huge passion for all things improv and this is ...

Chris Pope

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome LCI newcomer Chris Pope to the show! Chris and Iain have a good old natter about Chris' journey into improv and about how this ne...

22 Hours in A&E

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Iain Luke Jones talks a little bity about his recent experience at the wonderful Liverpool Improvisation Festival, but he mostly just talks ...

Su Jackson

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Su Jackson to the show. Su and Iain have a wonderful chat about improv which then goes down many a rabbit hole i...

Dan Ayache

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Dan Ayache to the show. Dan has been lucky enough to discover improv at a young age and he has so many exciting times ahead of hi...

Improv Room 101 with Michael Ananins

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are excitied to share our first 'Improv Room 101' episode with you! Michael Ananins is the first two try and persuade our host Iain Luke ...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter G

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and are delighted to welcome Sekki, Dave and Stu from the Oickers to discuss all the the letter G with...

A Trip Down Memory Lane

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delving into the archive of the show to listen back to a classic show feature from the early days when we were still finding our feet...

Jaqson Johnston-Lynch

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Jaqson Johnston-Lynch to the show. Jaqson discovered LCI over the last year and has had an absolute blast since doing so. He is l...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter F

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter F. We welcome back Emma T to the show to discuss the various ...

Mimi van Amerongen

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off the new year in style with the wonderful Mimi van Amerongen! Mimi is a gifted improviser and facillitator with a wealth of experien...

2023 - A Year in Review

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our host Iain Luke Jones brings the year to a close by reflecting on the episodes of 2023. There's plenty more to come in 2024 and we look f...

Celebrating 100 Episodes with The Oickers!

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are celebrating our 100th episode by welcoming The Oickers Improv Comedy Troupe to the show! The Oickers were born out of Liverpool Comed...

We Saw a Show

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Iain and his fiancee Sekki are here to tell us all about an improv show they watched when on a recent trip to Berlin. They discuss the show ...

Just Checking In

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our host Iain Luke Jones is just checking in and giving us a quick update on some of his thoughts during what is a very busy period in his l...

Sam Wilkes

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our host Iain Luke Jones welcomes one of his oldest and dearest friends Sam Wilkes onto the show. Now those of you in the improv world may w...

Building a Community

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Sekki Tabasuares back to the show to discuss building a community in Improv. Sekki has co founded three different improv centric ...

Iain Luke Jones - Voice Actor

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our host Iain Luke Jones is taking some time to tell us all about his journey into voice acting. Hear how it all started, where he trained a...

Emma T

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome Emma T to the show! Emma is a fantastic improviser with her fingers in many improv pies both in person and onlin...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter E

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are dipping back into our A-Z of Improv series this week and we are focusing on the letter E. To help us break it all down we have the founder of L...

Phil Edwards

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Phil Edwards to the show! Phil has been a regular at LCI over the past year and during this chat he reveals all sorts about what ...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter D

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and this time the focus is on the Letter D. We welcome back friend of the show Mark Turpin to discuss ...

Kate Butler

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90 is here & we are delighted to welcome Kate Butler to the show to celebrate. Kate is relatively new to LCI and to improv in general, but she...

Life Tips From Improv

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Iain is flying solo and bringing you a shorter episode that is focused on a recent article he read. This article offers an insight into ten ...

Jorge

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are excited to welcome Jorge to the show! Jorge joins us all the way from Manila in the Philippines and he gives us a great insight into ...

Whose Line is it Anyway?

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome back Sekki Tabasuares to the show for a trip down memory lane as she discusses memories of her favourite childhood show 'Whose Li...

John Francis

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are celebrating achieving 8000 downloads as we welcome John Francis to the show! John started his improv journey with LCI not long after ...

J Villanueva

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome J Villanueva to the show and we are super excited about it! J tells us all about the improv scene in the Philippines and how he g...

VAPAPO

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week our host Iain Luke Jones is flying solo and talking to you all about 'VAPAPO' from Jill bernard's 'Small, Cute Book of Improv'. It is a real...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter C

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv and this time we are focusing on the letter C. We are joined by friend of the show Michael Ananins to discuss...

Karla Dingle

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome the fantastic Karla Dingle to the show. Karla has a very interesting improv journey and this chat details how she went from the r...

Liverpool Improvisation Festival

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Mark Smith to the show to tell us all about the Liverpool Improvisation Festival. The festival opens on Friday the 21st of April ...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter B

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to our A-Z of Improv series and focus on the Letter B. Friend of the show Dave Hodgson joins our host Iain Luke Jones and they hav...

A-Z of Improv - The Letter A

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are excitied to introduce episode one of a new series we are doing which as you can tell by the title of the episode is an A-Z of Improv....

Hannah Carson

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! It’s been a almost a year since we last had Hannah Carson on the show and we are delighted to welcome her on as the first guest of 2...

Episode 77 - 2022 in Review

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! What a year it has been for us on the show. Can you believe we have just reached the end of our second year! We will be taking a short break over...

Episode 76 - Comedy Influences

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome friend of the show Mark Turpin back to the show and he and Iain discuss the topic ‘Comedy Influences’. It’s a fascinating w...

Episode 75 - Vera Chok

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are delighted to welcome the fantastic Vera Chok to the show. Vera is currently starring as Honour Chen-Williams in Hollyoaks, but when s...

Episode 74 - Jen Hardy Returns to the Show

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome back Jen Hardy to the show! Jen is an associate teacher at Liverpool Comedy Improv and has incredible improv brain. In this chat ...

Episode 73 - Andel Sudik

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andêl Sudik is a fantastically talented improviser who recently taught a sketch comedy course at LCI. During this chat we hear all about how she disc...

Episode 72 - Jake Butcher

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake is an up and coming improviser who has already amassed a huge amount of experience. He started out life with a huge passion for acting, but once ...

Episode 71 - Melina Fiol Returns - Being a Female in Comedy

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a bumper episode, chocked full of tangents! Melina Fiol is back to update us on her experiences as a female on the comedy circuit and she...

Episode 70 - Life Update

05 Sep 2022

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This week we celebrate episode 70 with our host Iain Luke Jones giving us all an update on some fantastic developments in his personal and improv life...

Episode 69 - Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have something a little different for you. We love talking to improvisoers about their improv journeys and about a whole variety of impro...

Episode 68 - Charly Murgatroyd

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Charly Murgatroyd to the show and we can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say! Charly only started improvising in October...

Episode 67 - Michael Ananins Returns

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are super excited to welcome Michael Ananins back to the show! Michael first appears on the show back in episode 3 and a lot has happened...

Episode 66 - Heather Wark

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather is a relatively new improviser, but if you saw her perform you would never know it! She has such a natural flare for it and to top it off she ...

Episode 65 - Tom Jenkinson

27 Jun 2022

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Tom is a drama student with a real passion for improv & he is at a very exciting stage of his life where there are so many possibilities ahead of him....

Episode 64 - Stu Hughes

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are super excited to finally welcome Stu Hughes to the show! Stu is a fantastic improviser and an even better human being and we know you are going...

Episode 63 - Jamie Yates

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie is an incredibly creative individual who has recently discovered and fallen in love with improv. He is a very open individual and he gives us a ...

Episode 62 - Planning an Improv Session

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome back friend of the show Sekki Tabasuares to discuss the topic 'Planning an Improv session' with our host Iain Luke Jones. There a...

Episode 61 - Boundaries in Improv

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are focusing on the topic 'Boundaries in Improv' and we welcome friend of the show 'San George' back to the podcast to discuss the topic ...

Episode 60 - Al Donohoe

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On April 29th LCI has another awesome live improv show coming your way! 'Boss Birds & Friends' is back and this time the guest teams are 'Cats in Tre...

Episode 59 - Boss Birds Live Set

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are bringing you another live special! This time around we are putting the spotlight on the fantastic Boss Birds. Boss Birds are an all ...

Episode 58 - Melina Fiol - The Joys of Blending Improv and Stand Up

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome an LCI regular who is an up and coming stand up comedy sensation. She is the incredibly talented Melina Fiol. Melina is still rel...

Episode 57 - Laura Hall

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are super excited to have Laura Hall on the show! Laura has been a part of Whose Line is it Anyway? ever since it crossed the pond to Ame...

Episode 56 - Oickers Live Set

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On 21-2-22 Liverpool Comedy Improv launched their brand new monthly live improv show 'Boss Birds & Friends'. At the end of every month Emma Bird and h...