My top picks for books, podcasts and videos for improv teachers

In the poll of March 23rd you voted for 'Develop yourself' as the most interesting thing to do now.

And here you go: my recommendations of 2 books, 3(ish) podcasts and 2 videos. I absolutely adore these.

Book: Play Like An Alley - Stephen Davidson
This little booklet gives so much insight on how to be a better, more inclusive improv teacher. I love that it includes a bunch of exercises (and fun doodles).
https://impromiscuous.com/product/play-like-an-ally/

Book: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron
A great read on how to nurture your creative side. It is an absolute classic for a reason (many translations available). It also leads you to creating artist's habits, that are perfect to start building now.

Podcast: The Moth
An absolute goldmine of a podcast full of true stories told in front of a live audience. Heartfelt, raw, funny, and inspiring storytelling (for those who like working with true stories)

Podcast: My Dad Wrote A PornoThis is incredibly funny and I am not sure it taught me anything, but if it did it is about badly written dialogues. Worth it though. (Start at the beginning)

Podcast: Serial; S-Town; Dirty John (and for Dutch speakers: Bob; Brand in het Landhuis)
I am absolutely in love with all these podcasts where 1 story is told. For me, it is more engaging than a good movie. See the description in any podcast app to pick one.

Blog: Chris Mead
My friend Chris has written a few articles on his blog that are very on point about bad shows, jealousy and being kind. Also: who doesn't love a well written British blog?!
https://www.chrismead.co/blog

Blog: Gael Doorneweerd-Perry
As much as I sound (and am) biased as his partner, I still want to recommend Gael's articles on gender dynamics and under-appreciated improv skills.
http://perryweerd.com/author/gaelperry/

Video: Hannah Gadsby's TED-talk
Her talk 'Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not.' has a powerful message and as a talk so well-crafted. What a woman.
https://youtu.be/87qLWFZManA

Video: How Star Wars Was Saved In The Edit
If you like to nerd about storytelling and edits/transitions in scenes, this video is amazingly insightful.
https://youtu.be/zEHRNS-Scrs

Feel free to also share your tips for fellow improv teachers below this post in the closed Facebook group.