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Sunday Pick: Why you should try improv comedy (w/ Rick Andrews) | How to Be a Better Human
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- TED Talks Daily
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- Jul 19, 2026
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- 2461
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Summary
What do radio personality Ira Glass, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, and your host Chris Duffy have in common? They all have practiced an unexpected skill that makes them more human—improv comedy. And they learned it from master improv teacher Rick Andrews. Rick joins Chris to discuss the life lessons they learn from giving up control and practicing how to “yes an” in conversations. They also modeled improv games such as “Alibi,” “7 Things,” “Fortunately and Unfortunately,” and more, so you can sprinkle some improvisational silliness to build better communication and trust in your work and personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.