thisephemerallife

This Ephemeral Life with Adam Vires

Comedy EN ↓ 6 episodes

This Ephemeral Life is a unique improv podcast where we dig deep into the challenges that improvisors face in their craft. Each episode, host Adam Vires invites a guest to share the obstacles they're currently facing or have faced with their performance or creative process. Together, they’ll break down those issues, offering support, laughter, and insight, all while remembering why we all fell in love with improv in the first place.

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Episode VI: Keto/Sourdough w/ Candice Oates 27.10.2025 41:07

Adam is joined by friend and multi-talented improviser Candice Oates! They start with a dip into how to make and stick with strong character choices, then they discuss the improv phenomenon of seeing the same themes within a full improv show. It all wraps up with a classic Susan Messing improv tip!

Episode V: Pan Dulce w/ Hilary Buchanan 20.10.2025 42:00

Adam is joined by the ever-effervescent Hilary Buchanan! They delve into using specifics in scenework, and get really, really real while breaking down the importance of actual trust and connection, as well as how perception can affect us as performers, on-stage and off.

Episode IV: Pumpernickel Rye w/ Matt Cook 13.10.2025 31:48

Adam is joined by improviser and stand-up comic Matt Cook! They discuss the improvisers toolbelt, the pros of bombing, and the importance of getting those ephemeral reps!

Episode III: French Baguette w/ LT Thornton 06.10.2025 32:23

Adam is joined by veteran improvisor LT Thornton! They talk about LT’s improv beginnings, getting physical with scene-work, and break down “breaking” on-stage.

Episode II: Cinnamon Raisin w/ Kristen 29.09.2025 32:48

Adam is joined by the sweet and talented Kristen! They tap back into their thespian days, talk visualizations, and work through active listening and scene building.

Episode I: Twelve Grain w/ George Simon 22.09.2025 40:34

Adam is joined by the humble and naturally talented improviser George Simon! Together, they dive into their spontaneous relationship performing improv together. Later, they talk about their go-to items on the “Improv toolbelt” and George shares the basics behind performing solo improv!