Best Justin D Torres Podcasts (2025)

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Dennis and Justin at the Museum Cafe 17:51

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8M ago17:51

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In this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. EnjoyBy Justin D. Torres

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Davonte Fights with an AMC Employee 20:41

8M ago20:41

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In this episode of Improv4Improv, we’re diving into one of the trickiest challenges in long-form improv: making conflict scenes not just work, but fun! Join Davonte Smith, a standout performer on the house team Dance Factory at the Magnet Theatre, as he teams up with Justin to explore a game-changing tactic for transforming fight-heavy and blame-fi…

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Steve is Doing His Part 19:03

8M ago19:03

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In this must-hear episode of Improv for Improv, Steve Whyte—veteran improviser and star of The Armando Diaz Experience—joins Justin D. Torres to take on one of the toughest challenges in long-form improv: keeping it clean. They set out to answer the big questions every improv lover has wondered: 👉 How do you steer your team away from going blue? 👉 …

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Max Ross Buys A Dog 40:02

8M ago40:02

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Guess who’s back? After a year away from the stage, the incomparable Max Ross, a long-time favorite at the Magnet Theatre, returns to the mic in this special episode of Improv4Improv! Max took a break from teams to focus on life, but trust us—his wit and charm are as sharp as ever. 🎤 In this episode, we laugh, play, and tackle the big question: 👉 H…

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Improper Questions at Sanket's Gap Interview 18:41

9M ago18:41

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In this Episode, Sanket, in his final interview at the Gap, is asked some weird questions from Supervisor Randy. This episode has a really clear a and b section for those improvisers looking to clarify understanding segmentation of scenes.By Justin D. Torres

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A Special NPR Episode With Brent 39:04

9M ago39:04

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In this Episode, Brent hosts an episode with sheep cloner and discuss goals, challenges, and how to desert your loved ones. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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The Students of Bronson McClaine 48:29

9M ago48:29

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In this Episode, Michael Lutton and Justin D. Torres do their Megan Pasta form which is essentially talking about someone who isn't there. In this case, Michael and Justin talk about Bronson McClaine an old teacher who had a profoundly negative affect on both of their lives.By Justin D. Torres

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Alex Kornfeld The Prodigal Son 40:14

9M ago40:14

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In this episode, Alex Kornfeld from Dance Factory joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. In their scene, Alex is returning to his family home after searching for himself within the indigenous community, meanwhile his brother is renovating his house as a form of spite. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Ellie and Justin's Flower Family 31:12

10M ago31:12

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres and Ellie Barrickman, formerly of Wet Denim, take on the tactic of stalling the scene for a bit then free for all fun after. What happens is an extremely fun scene about naming children that goes down a dark but fun path. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Chris Bell and The Mighty Thumbelina 19:17

10M ago19:17

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In this Episode, Justin D. Torres and Chris Bell, director of Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theatre, take on a character scene with some matching where they really only try and juggle one idea beyond the initial fun. If you're a character improviser, take a listen. There are some really solid strategies for the character players. ENJOY!…

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Rajyashree Sen Wants To Be The Fun Boss 18:14

10M ago18:14

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In their second scene, Rajyashree Sen and Justin D. Torres take on the A Section B Section tactic for the scene. Rajy ends up being a startup boss who has a drinking problem. EnjoyBy Justin D. Torres

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Dennis Gives Advice To His Tailor 17:55

10M ago17:55

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In this episode, Dennis Pacheco and Justin D. Torres attempt a very simple exercise of grounding into making a move that's weird and utilizing that as the main driver to affect the scene. Simple though hard to do, really has some amazing fun results.By Justin D. Torres

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Davonte Smith Wants His Therapist Beaten 44:01

11M ago44:01

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In this episode, Davonte Smith, improviser on Dance Factory and Horse Girl and creator of the Block Party show, talks with Justin D. Torres about improv, group scenes, and takes on a really fun grounded scene that stays grounded and ends crazy fun. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Steve Whyte and the Chamber of Healing 42:11

11M ago42:11

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres does a scene with veteran improviser, Steve Whyte. They've been on multiple teams together over the last decade and their comfort with each other causes a relatively blue scene in the most fun way. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Sanket Sends His Daughter Away 25:50

11M ago25:50

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres improvises with Sanket Rane. Former teammates on Janet, Sanket and Justin fail an attempt at a challenge but in the process have a pretty awesome scene where a rich father has to explain to his daughter why he's sending her away to her Aunt's farm. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Killing Brent William's Pet 33:00

12M ago33:00

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Brent Williams, member of Dance Party and former member of Horse Girl and Lil Spoon, joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. They take on one of the most hardest initiations out there. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Presentational Improv and Michael Lutton's Twin 38:03

12M ago38:03

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Michael Lutton, artistic director of the Magnet Theatre, joins Justin D. Torres and they take on the dreaded presentational start to a scene. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Ellie Barrickman, A Stranger with Questions 18:37

12M ago18:37

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Ellie Barrickman is an amazing improviser formerly of Wet Denim. In this episode, she improvises a scene with Justin where they play with questions. The scene also breaks the rule of being strangers. However, with some grounding and earnest playing, it turns out to be a really fun scene. Enjoy!By Justin D. Torres

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Chris Bell Wants to Be Grounded 48:04

1y ago48:04

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks to Chris Bell, artistic director of Musical Megawatt, about grounding. Often improvisers, later in their training years, find the need to do grounded work. Justin and Chris talk out some strategies on how to get to grounded work quicker but still keep the discovery aspect of improv. They talk about how to gro…

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Don't Be Emotional with Rajyashree Sen 16:24

1y ago16:24

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks with Rajyashree Sen about her improv journey and how she's feeling a bit stuck in improv. Rajy is on Behemoth at the Magnet and is an emotional force. She often gets big laughs all the time through emotional reactions. In this scene, Justin and Rajy hold back pushing those emotions and see how far they can go…

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Starting with Questions with Dennis Pacheco 24:59

1y ago24:59

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In this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!By Justin D. Torres

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What I Needed as an Improviser 9:59

1y ago9:59

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In our first episode, Justin D. Torres talks about when he realized that most longform stagnates within the first few minutes of forms. In his quest for improv discovery, he created Improv4Improv to be able truly improvise with improvisers.By Justin D. Torres