Impropod Podcast

Luke Tomlinson

Composer and producer Luke Tomlinson improvises on the piano creating a spontaneous soundtrack to guest’s stories and ideas. We explore the effect music has on the imagination, its psychology and its relationship to movement. A fun, unique and informative listen! Instagram @impropod visit www.impropod.com for more info and to explore the interactive podcast map!You can also explore the map here: read less

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Ep40 Wrongful Imprisonment - Jeffery Deskovic

Ep40 Wrongful Imprisonment - Jeffery Deskovic

Attorney and founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice Jeffery Deskovic, tells a heartfelt story about betrayal and being wrongly imprisoned from the ages of 16 to 32. He gives some great insight into his relationship with music and tells an entertaining anecdote about pac-man and the proctor. All with a unique soundtrack. Jeffery's instagram: @deskovicfoundation

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Ep40 Wrongful Imprisonment - Jeffery Deskovic

Ep40 Wrongful Imprisonment - Jeffery Deskovic

Attorney and founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice Jeffery Deskovic, tells a heartfelt story about betrayal and being wrongly imprisoned from the ages of 16 to 32. He gives some great insight into his relationship with music and tells an entertaining anecdote about pac-man and the proctor. All with a unique soundtrack. Jeffery's instagram: @deskovicfoundation

Ep 39 The Holographic Being - Iman Kamel

Ep 39 The Holographic Being - Iman Kamel

Mentor and founder Iman Kamel tells a mythological tale about the Godess Sekhmet and discuses her wisdom of the Akasha and the Egyptian Neteru archetypes. As well as embracing paradox. All with a unique soundtrack! Check out her website here: www.holographicbeing.com

Ep38 Phoenix out of the fire - Glenda Benevides

Ep38 Phoenix out of the fire - Glenda Benevides

California based, composer singer & song writer Glenda Benevides talks about a career changing moment in Cannes and tells a story of an unexpected connection. Link to her website Her instagram

Ep37 Magic and Mentalism - Daniel Chan

Ep37 Magic and Mentalism - Daniel Chan

Renowned, San Fransisco based mentalist and magician, Daniel Chan, talks about his journey to becoming the The Millionaires' Mentalist and the power of networking. Watch the magic trick here:

Ep36 Conducting & Artistic Fluency - Ruairi Edwards

Ep36 Conducting & Artistic Fluency - Ruairi Edwards

Choir master and composer Ruairi Edwards talks about how he learned to conduct, and the process he went through. He also tells an interesting story involving Bobby McFerrin, all with a unique soundtrack. Mentioned in This Episode: Song Exploder podcast - Maddison McFerrin

Ep35 Musicianship & Pastry Connection - Kristine Dizon

Ep35 Musicianship & Pastry Connection - Kristine Dizon

Montreal (Canada) based clarinetist, teacher and poet Kristine Dizon, discuss's her relationship to music and teaching methods. She also tells a story about pastries and friendship, and recites a poem about death and silence, which Luke improvises a simultaneous soundtrack to. @music_and_language_center Listen on the podcast map! @impropodmap

Ep34 Abba Annoyance & Indian Bird Flipping! - Kim Anandi

Ep34 Abba Annoyance & Indian Bird Flipping! - Kim Anandi

DJ & chef Kim Anandi tells an entertaining story involving the band Abba, and recounts an interesting cop drama about a Goan moped trip. All with a unique soundtrack.

Ep33 a Living Testament to Resilience - Ross Alexander

Ep33 a Living Testament to Resilience - Ross Alexander

Texas based motivational public speaker and personal trainer Ross Alexander of war room speakers club talks about how he overcame great adversity to become successful. A journey through professional weight lifting and collegiate cheer leading, he also tells the emotional story of when his on was born. All with a unique spontaneous soundtrack!

Ep32 Electro storm in a crappy tent, & the sound of modernity - Luke Marzec

Ep32 Electro storm in a crappy tent, & the sound of modernity - Luke Marzec

Songwriter and multi instrumentalist Luke Marzec tells a story of surviving in a tent during a heavy storm on acid, and the log to leg race. Featuring Luke M on saxophone and some great musical insight.

Ep31 Positive Future Projection - Rob Hopkins

Ep31 Positive Future Projection - Rob Hopkins

Rob tells the story of creating a community experience involving projection mapping & composer Brian Eno. For the 1st time Luke improvises to a story set in the future, they discuss the power of positive intention and its relationship music.

Ep30 Volcanic treachery & narrowboat adventures - Hannah Smith

Ep30 Volcanic treachery & narrowboat adventures - Hannah Smith

Linocut artist and bookseller Hanna Smith tells stories of narrowboat adventures & volcanic treachery. She also gives some insight into the musically of storytelling. Instagram: @shedissolves

Ep29 Twice struck by lightning & Bishop Desmond Tutu’s chair - Sandy Kennedy

Ep29 Twice struck by lightning & Bishop Desmond Tutu’s chair - Sandy Kennedy

Sandy talks about the weird effects of being struck by lightning, gives some fascinating insight into her relationship with music, & tells a story involving South African bishop Desmond Tutu and his chair...

Ep28 Camden chaos, & the great train robbery - Jeff Bacon

Ep28 Camden chaos, & the great train robbery - Jeff Bacon

Indi music industry advocate Jeff Bacon, tells stories of an unusual coincidence involving the great train robbery, and a chaotic start to a gig at the Camden Jazz cafe.

Ep27 Disporting ones-self & the highland moose -Belinda Connolly

Ep27 Disporting ones-self & the highland moose -Belinda Connolly

Belinda talks about childhood memory of summers evoked by Luke's music, and tells 2 hilarious stories involving a cat and a suspected moose...

Ep26 Life ascension & the ice cave - Pete Taylor

Ep26 Life ascension & the ice cave - Pete Taylor

Pete Taylor talks about how he is ascending from darker times in his life, and his adventure in the Himalayan mountains.

Ep25 Sashimi Trouble 6s & 9s & the big break- Andy Hill

Ep25 Sashimi Trouble 6s & 9s & the big break- Andy Hill

Journalist and musician Andy Hill, takes us on a journey to to China, with an embarrassing restaurant story! He also gives some insight into music harmony and tells a story about his 1st big break into journalism. Luke provides a spontaneous and improvised soundtrack.

Ep24 Storm on a square rigger, Egypt & percussion - Jon Inder

Ep24 Storm on a square rigger, Egypt & percussion - Jon Inder

Percussionist Jon Inder recounts a tale about his exhilaration of being in a storm on a square sailed ship as a child, as well as an Egyptian story about unwell stargazing. All with a unique improvised soundtrack of course!

Ep23 Key-lime K-Hole - Craig Reeson

Ep23 Key-lime K-Hole - Craig Reeson

Chef Craig Reeson tells an intense story about using ketamine, Luke Improvises to a delicious key-lime recipe, and to Craig's emotional journey of becoming a father!

Ep22 Growing up and the Anatomy of music - Rowland O’Conner

Ep22 Growing up and the Anatomy of music - Rowland O’Conner

Sound engineer and guitarist talks about his relationship with music and tells stories about the environmental paradox and growing up.

Ep21 Pink Dolphins & Divorce! - Jack Judd

Ep21 Pink Dolphins & Divorce! - Jack Judd

Carpenter Jack Judd tell of his adventures in the amazon and goes a musical and emotional journey revisiting his parents divorce!