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Improv Autopsy

Stephen Kadwell

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on improvisational theatre, career failures, lessons learned, and occasional postmortems, typically featuring experienced performers, teachers, actors, and comedians. Agencies could credibly pitch improv educators, working performers, comedy professionals, and actors with distinctive stories about risk, failure, and professional growth; booking difficulty is medium because relevant field experience is essential, though broad mainstream celebrity status is not.

Metrics

Episodes: 92

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

improvbrain@gmail.com

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Host

Stephen Kadwell - Host focused on improvisational theatre, its practitioners, and the lessons that emerge from creative failures and performances.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional experience as an improviser, actor, comedian, theatre teacher, or related performing-arts practitioner, with thoughtful personal lessons about failure and development.
Required Achievements:  
Professional performance credits, Teaching or coaching experience in improvisation, A sustained career in comedy or theatre

Recent Guest Discussions

Dean Haglund - Introduction To Improvisational Theatre, Creative Failures, And Lessons Learned From Performance.

Dean Haglund - Introduction To Improvisational Theatre, Creative Failures, And Lessons Learned From Performance.

Joe Bill - Improvisational Theatre, Performance Failures, Teaching, And Lessons Learned From Creative Work.

Recent Topics

Improvisation, Theatre, Comedy, Acting, Performance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Improv Autopsy
:

Aaron Garrett Part 1

October 27, 2026

Find Aaron:https://www.pronoiatheater.comhttps://www.instagram.com/pronoiatheaterhttps://www.facebook.com/PronoiaTheater/Find Stephen:https://improvbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neal Leaheey Part 2

October 20, 2026

Find Neal: https://www.instagram.com/whateverfatedecides/https://www.facebook.com/neal.leaheey/https://www.kismetimprov.com/events/whatever-fate-decides-2Find Stephen:https://improvbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/c/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neal Leaheey Part 1

October 13, 2026

Find Neal: https://www.instagram.com/whateverfatedecides/https://www.facebook.com/neal.leaheey/https://www.kismetimprov.com/events/whatever-fate-decides-2Find Stephen:https://improvbrain.comhttps://www.patreon.com/c/ImprovAutopsy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

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Improv Autopsy
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How do I get in touch with Improv Autopsy?

Improv Autopsy is hosted by Stephen Kadwell. Its publicly listed email is improvbrain@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Improv Autopsy?

The publicly listed email for Improv Autopsy: improvbrain@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Improv Autopsy have?

Podseeker estimates Improv Autopsy reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Improv Autopsy?

Improv Autopsy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience as an improviser, actor, comedian, theatre teacher, or related performing-arts practitioner, with thoughtful personal lessons about failure and development. Common among recent guests: Professional performance credits; Teaching or coaching experience in improvisation; A sustained career in comedy or theatre. Recent guests include Dean Haglund, Dean Haglund, and Joe Bill.

How hard is it to get booked on Improv Autopsy?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Improv Autopsy cover?

Recent episodes cover Improvisation, Theatre, Comedy, Acting, and Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

improvbrain@gmail.com

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