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The Trophies

Melissa McCloud

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Women are so good at putting others first. You may have put your dreams on hold because they seemed unrealistic, or to raise kids, or to take a backseat to your partner's career... You may even resent your family because of it! True success means making yourself a priority, so you can be a better partner, mom, daughter, employee and friend. When you put yourself #1 you are a "Trophy". Join Melissa McCloud, a coach with over 17 years of experience, so you can show up differently and win at LI ...
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Next At Bat

Philip Simondet and Matthew McCloud

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The Twin Cities improvisation community is booming. Each week, local improvisors Philip Simondet and Matthew McCloud interview an improv team (or other artist) and then improvise with them. Matt digs deep into the improv philosophy and theory behind each guest during the interview portion of the show. In Philip’s Corner, Philip proves that you don’t have to ask good questions to get good answers. Then, the hosts join the guests for some improvisation that could go anywhere and be about anything!
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Life under military curfew in Sri Lanka has been one of the most intense things I've ever experienced. This episode gives you a peek into what it's been like being in a developing country during COVID, where we weren't even allowed to leave our homes. Now that I'm coming out of the experience, I can look back and share, "Wow, that was some sh*t!!!"…
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At the end of each month, I sit down to assess how the month went, which is an exercise in my Passion Planner. But today as I reflected upon April, I was like, “Wow, that kinda blew!” While it's important to recognize what went well each month and decide what you may want to do differently going forth, it's also okay to completely toss out goals th…
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We’re all in a race for time (or, we were before we found ourselves stuck at home, perhaps…) and the disease of busy-ness and being overscheduled isn’t even relegated to the Western world anymore. (I should know, I live in South Asia!) We are a slave to our overbooked schedules, our pursuit of success, other’s expectations, and our kids’ extracurri…
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Your spouse isn’t more annoying than you thought. You’re just around them a LOT more! It’s not often that I discuss the same topic in two consecutive pods, but desperate times call for desperate measures. If you are homebound with your family and learning to adjust to the new routines of being all together in a confined space, then you understand t…
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I recently saw a post that said, "Nine months from now, there will be a baby boom." But with all the time spent with our loved ones right now, I predict another outcome over the next year: divorce. This week marks 14 days on home isolation, and I was about to lose my mind last week as we were just getting started. This episode is how to keep your s…
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Anyone else dealing with emotional eating this month? Many of us are practicing social distancing and adapting to our newly-homebound lifestyle, and it’s easy to find ourselves wandering into the kitchen looking for something to eat to take our minds off the mayhem. Since I cut my teeth as a coach in health coaching, I know the emotional-eating (an…
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All the newly-initiated homeschooling moms, please raise your hands! The coronavirus crisis is enough to put anyone over the edge... We don’t know what the next month will look like, how many new cases we will have, or if we have enough toilet paper to last a home quarantine… And it’s the “not knowing” that is so tough for me. I bet the uncertainty…
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At the beginning of the year, I asked The Trophies what they wanted to focus on. “Health & Fitness” was overwhelmingly one of the top topics of interest, and how can I deny my past? For over 16 years I’ve worked as a wellness coach, so this is in my wheelhouse! But instead of sending another diet culture message to the group (which is the last thin…
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Procrastination chips away at our self-esteem and prevents us from being our best... and it affects us all! Even the best of us suffer from delaying action, whether it's due to overthinking, analysis paralysis, or just laziness. When you procrastinate, you waste time that you could be investing in something meaningful. If you can learn to overcome …
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My "Mom in the Hot Seat!" Series continues with Robin Meckley, a "mentor mom" of mine whom I've known for the past 16 years. She has an incredible relationship with her husband and two 20-something boys. In this Podcast, Robin talks about what she would have done differently as a mom, how she spoke to her kids about sex, how she built intimacy with…
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We all know good communication is the foundation for a great relationship, but who teaches us "Communication for a Modern Marriage 101"? You and your partner won't be on the same page until you learn to communicate effectively, and in this video I share some tips to get you started... Thank you to Passion Planner for sponsoring this pod! Check out …
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Do these questions make you break into a cold sweat: “What were you born to do?” “Do you know your life’s purpose?” “Are you making your life count?” I have to agree: living with PASSION and PURPOSE can feel like a bit *much*. And for those of you who don’t know what you were “born to do” it can also feel depressing! Kinda like, “How did you make i…
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Matana Jacobs of HopeToRecharge.com is on a mission to erase the stigma around mental health. This is a noble cause for anyone, but the fact that she's doing it as a supportive spouse to her business-owner husband, around her five children (count 'em, 1-2-3-4-FIVE!), as a globetrotter who spends much of her time on the road, AND as a multi-passiona…
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You know those friends that you can sit and chat with for hours and time just FLIES? That's who Wendy Hutchinson is for me :) She and I met in a biz networking group in Houston, TX and we connected right away. She's been a "mommy mentor" to me ever since, and I so admire the relationships she has with her two 20-something sons and her husband of ov…
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A dream board is a visual representation of your goals, displayed in an area where you see it daily. The idea is that you look at your goals often to make them a reality... Sounds like wishful thinking? Olympians have been doing it for decades, and even Oprah encourages you to make a vision board! In this episode, I discuss the science behind visio…
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Well that was gutsy! But it's true... If you've been following along, I had you do the "Wheel of Life" (a five-minute exercise from episode 15 that helps you take stock of where you are in life) and then discover your personal core values (from episode 16), which is a code of conduct, a standard of living, and what you stand for. Assuming you've do…
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What do you stand for? What's important to you? Most people will never take the time to discover their core values, and are living a life based on what they think "sounds good" or they "should" be doing. Discover your personal core values in this week's pod! You'll want to grab a journal or pen-and-paper as you brainstorm your personal code of cond…
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You know the line from "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" that goes: "and mom and dad can't wait for school to start again" ?? That's what this is about! The holidays can easily get us turned around, due to our schedule being hijacked, all the magic we want to make happen for our kids, and even the fact that there is less sunlight! Tune …
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Before you start declaring what your New Year's Resolutions are for 2020, you'll want to take the time to review 2019. Unless we look at what went great, where we fell short, and identify what we learned from it all, we're bound to repeat it! In this pod I walk you through some questions to thoughtfully answer as you get complete with not just 2019…
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Is your husband as OBSESSED with football as mine? With all the bowl games coming up, I wanted to better understand what the deal is with my husband and his sports... and he was more than happy to enlighten me! Patrick put so much thought into this episode--how can I not get excited about the Cheez-Its Bowl? (Yes, that's a thing...) This episode is…
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Does fighting with your partner lead to contempt, stonewalling, defensiveness, or the silent treatment? I'm four weeks into the beta launch of my virtual course "Husband Rehab" and want to give you a sneak peek into what we're discussing! Fighting can be great for a marriage, *if* you know how to do it. You alone can take your marriage from "meh...…
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You don't know the color of tea until you put it in hot water! The times I've had the biggest growth is when I've been down in the dumps... Famous failures include Madonna (college drop out), Walt Disney (fired for lack of imagination), JK Rowling (on gov't assistance), Anna Wintour (fired from Harper's Bazaar)... You're not a failure; you're just …
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Have you heard of the saying, "Everything you've ever wanted is outside of your comfort zone?" This week I was interviewed by Wendy Hutchinson of Alinea Life Coaching for her web series Path to Me, and I ripped the audio so you can hear our scintillating discussion... We discuss manifestation, dreaming big, serving others, and even hot bods! Find W…
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This week I interviewed financial pro Gillian Tarkington to teach us about money--but *not* because she's a financial whiz!The real reason I brought her on was because of her personal story around MONEY MINDSET...Gillian was able to change her money mindset after going through a personal trial, which changed her relationship with money and elevated…
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Do you have any biga** scary goals that you're too afraid to even speak about aloud? This week I did a very scary thing and launched my 6-week online marriage course "Husband Rehab". It's not perfect, and it's not pretty, but I'm facing the fear and doing it anyway! Learn to have your own "throw up" moments and live the life of your dreams! ...and …
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We all have early childhood memories about money that made a huge impression on us... But now that you're over 18, you can't blame your parents anymore for hijacking your beliefs about money! Let's uncover our earliest money memories, and reprogram ourselves so that we don't have negative connotations around money. You get to re-write your money st…
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Alexis Camille, Maggie Sotos, and Sean Dillon of Off Book (unfortunately Molly Chase couldn’t join us) talk about prod-recting(?) a show that pairs an actor performing their half of a scripted piece with an improvisor who has no idea what play they are supposed to be a part of. They also discuss fun in failure, meta communication between performers…
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Juliet & Juliet (Meghan Wolff and Sami Haeli) join us to discuss presenting Shakespearean-themed improvisation in an accessible way. They talk about focusing on relationships instead of just imitating tropes, submitting the their subconscious brains, and being #iambicfrauds. Also, we hear the story of Kennith from Venice. Follow Juliet & Juliet: fa…
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Have you ever had a dream come to fruition, but it wasn't like you thought it would be? Today marks 6 months exactly since my family moved to Sri Lanka. I'm so grateful to be in this beautiful country, and the adventure has been full of ups and downs... This episode is about how I've come to embrace my family's time here. It's been the biggest grow…
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Will Frazier joined us to discuss his podcast, History Made Up. On the podcast he travels the nation listening to local history stories, then uses them as inspiration for improvised scenes along with improvisers local to that area. He talks about the inherent cooperative nature of improvisors, the differences he’s seen in style between different ci…
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In this episode I chat with Kathryn Cicoletti, the most fun and refreshing voice in the financial education space! Kathryn has worked in the financial industry for over 15 years and runs her company, https://mscheatsheet.com/ to teach YOU about personal finance and investing with a fun twist: she weaves pop culture into the mix to keep you super en…
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As women, we are so good at putting others first. You may have put your dreams on hold because they seemed unrealistic, or to raise kids, or to take a backseat to your partner's career... You may even resent your family because of it--I sure did! Today I'm sharing my story of being stuck in the Mommy Rut. My intention is to identify with other wome…
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Chris Fair of The Laser Comedy Show joins us to talk about his unique, visual form. He also discusses building tension, the difference between an audience of adults versus and audience of kids, how studying sketch will improve your improv, promoting shows, and being heckled by children, as well as bands that are actually one person. Also, we see th…
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Valerie Vasilas, Christina Lopez, Marianne Smith, and Allison Reese of Melissa?! joined us while they were in town for the Twin Cities Improv Festival. They talked about the importance of letting your form evolve, pushing yourself to gather new life experiences to draw from, doing improv for the joy of it, impressions, and being inclusive. We also …
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Grant Ertl and Justin Bettencourt (unfortunately Kenneth Pierce couldn’t join us) of 2017 Troika winners, We Have Faces, join us to talk about how three strangers who have never met can quickly develop chemistry and evolve a form to become champions. They also discuss types of improvisers, the importance of support, grounded absurd-ism, how small g…
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Kevin Albertson, Phillip Schramm, Sami Haeli, Nathan Kelly Rouse, Erin Kennedy and John Hilsen of Rated G (unfortunately Becky Hauser, Sinez Lennes, Amanda Underwood, Jo Nachtigal, Aaron Cook, Gregory Parks, Denzel Belin, Justin Betancourt, Jeremy Barta, and Jeff Gyllen couldn’t join us) join Philip (Matt also couldn’t make it) to discuss producing…
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Shea Roberts, Jeff Gyllen, and Breanna Cecile (unfortunately Adam Braun, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Denzel Belin, Grag Parks, Jen Scott, JoJo Ju, Liv Augusta, Matt Alex, Michael Renner, and Phillip Schramm couldn’t join us) of Love Letters join us to discus the ways in which we fall in love. They also talk about forming group chemistry, balancing new an…
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The producers of the Fargo Improv Festival, Davis Steen, Sarah Arnold, and John Streifel, join Philip (unfortunately Matt couldn’t make it) to talk about the first annual Fargo Improv Festival. The goals are to celebrate the Fargo improv community, fight the “brain drain” of talented people leaving the city, inspire Fargo improvisers to continue do…
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James Rone joined us to discuss his solo show, Troubadour, in which he performs an entire concert by a different singer/songwriter character based on song titled suggested by the audience. He also talks about playing what you know, keeping a soft focus and allowing mistakes to shape what the show becomes instead of trying to force your agenda on it…
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Greg Parks, Liv August, Phillip Schramm, and Anrea Ravich (unfortunately pianist Joe Ye couldn’t be there) of Impropera join us to talk about performing an improvised opera,a form in which everything, from the dialog to the scene painting, is sung. They also discuss picking suggestions, developing trust, deus ex machina, musical accompaniment, sile…
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Mookie Harrington, Shea Roberts, Breanna Cecile, Phil Peterson, Alec Johnson, and Erik Ostrom (unfortunatley Mary Kane, Wells Farnham, and Lindsay St. Clair couldn’t join us) of Colossal Park join us to discuss cramming an entire theme park disaster movie into 25 minutes. They also discuss how a single idea can develop into a complete show, develop…
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Liv Augusta and Phillip Schramm of Goof Goof join us to figure out the hierarchy of host and co-host and the Next At Bat cabinet. They also discuss abandoning narrative for an energy-driven experience with organic, musical transitions and lots of eye contact in which the contract with the audience allows meaning to be discovered by the viewer. Also…
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Jill Bernard, Amy Burge, and Breanna Cecile of the Tiny Funny Women Fest committee, join Philip (Matt unfortunately couldn’t join us) to discuss how TFWF is different than most improv festivals because it’s goals are empowerment and inclusiveness. To that end, they have female-identified ensembles instead of existing groups, have workshops about th…
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Writer/director/creator Katherine Curtis, lights and sound designer Kurt Radtke, Director of Photography Abbie Elrod, and actor Will Roberts of FunWitFunny join us to talk about producing a video sketch show on a budget. They discuss collaboration, ideal frequency/length, finding one’s voice, and production value. We try a new segment, Philip’s Cor…
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Nathan Rouse, Justin Bettincourt, and Phillip Schramm of This Just In: The Improvised News Show join us to talk about doing an absurdist show in the guise of a newscast. They claim it’s about pure entertainment, but Matt posits that it’s actually an exploration of the id, ego, and super ego. They also discuss filtering suggestions, dynamics, and sa…
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Bowl of Chili (Sarah Arnold, Davis Steen, Leah Isaacson, and Denzel Belin) join us to discuss their current form, The Writer’s Room. They talk about using a duel narrative to reveal characters’ inner emotions, working within genres, know when/if your character is needed in a scene, and using stage picture as an indicator. We also see how the Illumi…
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