by teddydmz | Oct 30, 2021 | Applied Improvisation, Contemplation, Dion Flynn, Humor, Improv, inner voices, Inside Out, Insight Meditation Society, Kat Koppett, Mindfulness, Mindset, Mopco, puppet strings, silent retreat, Thought-Provokers
Making friends with inner voices can be fun—and healing. For Monster Baby episode #97, Ted and Lisa are joined by fellow Applied Improvisor Kat Koppett to discuss (and play!) her mindfulness-and-improv-blending exercise, “Inside Out.” Lisa starts by asking about Kat’s...
by teddydmz | Aug 24, 2021 | ensemble, Improbabilities, Improv, listening, loneliness, Los Angeles, Mindfulness, play, Thought-Provokers
A good ensemble can cure the loneliness blues. For Monster Baby episode #95, come join Ted and Lisa for Part 1 of their conversation with improvisor and author Dan O’Connor, celebrating the release of his new book, Ensemble! The Power of Improvisation and Play in a...
by teddydmz | Jul 31, 2021 | Humor, Improv, Mindfulness, parenting, storytelling, The Moth, Thought-Provokers, yes and
You’ve got great stories to tell—want some tips for sharing ‘em? In part two of his conversation with Lisa and Ted, improvisor, storyteller and author Corey Rosen dives deeper into the craft and skill of telling great stories. Corey starts by noting how stories change...
by teddydmz | Jul 31, 2021 | Humor, Improv, Kenn Adams, Mindfulness, parenting, stories, Story Spine, storytelling, summer camp, The Moth, Thought-Provokers
What’s more compelling than a well-told story? For Monster Baby episode, #93, Ted and Lisa join improvisor, storyteller, and recently published author Corey Rosen for Part One of a super-fun conversation exploring the many facets of his new book, Your Story,...
by teddydmz | Jan 12, 2021 | chemistry, Dr. Doolittle, Google, Improv, majesty, Mindfulness, Miscellaneous, Nativity Scenes, palindromes, resolution, resolve, The Crapper, Thought-Provokers
What does it mean to make a resolution? Happy New Year Monster Baby fans! Maybe you’re a person who makes resolutions, maybe you’re not. But we bet you’ll think about ‘em differently if you listen in. Ted starts the podcast thinking about change in the air...
by teddydmz | Sep 29, 2020 | chocolate milk, Clown Neutral, Clowns, Creativity, Improv, love, Mindfulness, play, strawberries, strawberry, Thought-Provokers, tigers, Uncategorized, voter registration
Simple stories can give a sweet taste of wisdom. Cued by a compact wisdom tale passed on by friend and colleague William Hall, co-hosts Ted and Lisa wonder about purpose, sweetness, and gratitude in the midst of certain danger. The episode starts with a game...
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