Mar 11, 20261 hour
This lovely episode features Mike Robinson (Sierra Ferrell, Maggie Rogers) on pedal steel, Jon Thompson on saxophones, Jesse Neuman on trumpet, Damian Calcagne (Pine Box Studio) on keys, Scott Colberg (Calexico...
About this Podcast:
A podcast where musicians from around the country gather in a recording studio to create live, improvised soundtracks to movies. Produced and hosted by drummer David Butler.
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What is Cinema Improv about?
A podcast where musicians from around the country gather in a recording studio to create live, improvised soundtracks to movies. Produced and hosted by drummer David Butler.
What has Cinema Improv covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 17 - Powaqqatsi w/ Mike Robinson, Jon Thompson, Jesse Neuman, Damian Calcagne, & Scott Colberg" (11 March 2026, 60 minutes), "Episode 16 - Hero w/ Adam Minkoff, Jonathan Goldberger, Mike Robinson & Damian Calcagne" (3 January 2026, 48 minutes), and "Episode 15 - Mad Max: Fury Road w/ Damian Calcagne, Justin Mazer, Jonathan Toscano & Dan Myers" (15 June 2024, 59 minutes).
How often does Cinema Improv publish?
Cinema Improv publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cinema Improv?
Booking probability for Cinema Improv is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cinema Improv requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cinema Improv's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Cinema Improv?
The strongest fits for Cinema Improv are Artists, Writers & Performers and Film & Video. Cinema Improv has a music audience.
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Cinema Improv is a music podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 3, 202648 min
Bassist Adam Minkoff (Graham Nash, Secret Chiefs 3), guitarist Jonathan Goldberger (Red Barrat, John Zorn), steel player Mike Robinson (Sierra Ferrell, Maggie Rogers), keyboardist Damian Calcagne (Pine Box Studio) and...
Episode #15
Episode 15 - Mad Max: Fury Road w/ Damian Calcagne, Justin Mazer, Jonathan Toscano & Dan Myers
Jun 15, 202459 minBack after a five year hiatus, we have keyboardist Damian Calcagne, guitarist Justin Mazer, bassist Jonathan Toscano, saxophonist Dan Myers and drummer Dave Butler (Guster) improvising a wild soundtrack to the 2015 post...
- Dec 1, 201856 min
Keyboardist Sarah Goldstone (Hurray For The Riff Raff), guitarist Dave Harrington (Darkside), bassist Caitlin Gray, and drummer Dave Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a beautiful and wide ranging soundtrack to...
- Sep 1, 201854 min
Bassist Scott Colberg (Calexico), guitarist Kirk Schoenherr (Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker), keyboardist Steve Okonski (The National Reserve), and drummer Dave Butler (Guster) swung by the studio to create a new improvised...
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- Jul 1, 201857 min
For the 12th episode, we are lucky to have guitarist Jonny Lam (Sinkane, David Byrne), bassist Michael Ish Montgomery (Sinkane), percussionist Philip Mayer (Natalie Merchant, The Band's Visit musical), and drummer Dave...
- Jun 1, 201850 min
Guitarist Justin Mazer (Ryan Montbleau), bassist Caitlin Gray (Hurray for the Riff Raff), keyboardist Matt Trowbridge (RANA) and drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to Godfrey Reggio's...
Episode #10
Episode 10 - Enter The Void w/ Dave Harrington, Robbie Seahag Mangano, & Steve Okonski
May 1, 201851 minGuitarist Dave Harrington (Darkside), guitarist/bassist Robbie Seahag Mangano (Tom Morello, Sean Lennon), Steve Okonski (The National Reserve) & drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to...
Episode #9
Episode 9b - 2001: A Scott Metzger Remix
Apr 25, 201818 minGuitarist Scott Metzger was inspired by playing on the Cinema Improv episode of 2001: A Space Odyssey, so he decided to make his own remix of the session. What he came up with is a very cool and weird piece of music...
- Apr 1, 201847 min
Bassist Marc Friedman (The Slip, Ryan Montbleau), guitarist Scott Metzger (JRAD, Wolf!) & drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to an epic drama of adventure and space exploration...
- Mar 1, 201848 min
Guitarist Jon LaDeau (The National Reserve), bassist Andrew Altman (Railroad Earth) & drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to the magical non-narritive documentary film, Baraka.
- Feb 1, 201846 min
Guitarist Luca Benedetti, DJ Kevin Kendrick (turntables/synths) & drummer David Butler improvise a soundtrack to the 2011 experimental epic drama, The Tree of Life, one of Terrence Malick's finest films.
- Dec 1, 201753 min
Guitarist Tyler Wenzel, bassist Justin Kimmel (Toubab Krewe), keyboardist Jorn Swart (Michael Bloom) and drummers Chauncey Yearwood (Pimps of Joytime, Soul Survivors) & David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a...
- Nov 1, 201748 min
For episode 5, we have a special performance by two exceptional guitarists, Josh Kaufman (Bob Weir, Josh Ritter, The National, War on Drugs) & Scott Metzger (JRAD, Wolf!, The Showdown Kids). They came by the studio to...
Oct 1, 201748 minGuitarist Robbie Seahag Mangano (The GOASTT, Tom Morello), bassist Jordan Scannella (Tortured Soul), and drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to the 1990 Akira Kurosawa magical realism...
Sep 1, 201749 minGuitarist Nick Bockrath (Cage The Elephant), bassist James Preston (Maybird), keyboardist Erik Deutsch (Leftover Salmon, Citizen Cope) and drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to the...
Aug 1, 201747 minGuitarist Scott Metzger (Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Amy Helm, Wolf!), bassist Andrew Altman (Railroad Earth) pedal steelist Philip Sterk and drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco Benevento) improvise a soundtrack to the...
Jun 30, 201747 minGuitarist Jamie McLean (Aaron Neville, Brett Dennen, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), vibraphonist Kevin Kendrick (A Big Yes And A Small No), bassist Justin Kimmel (Toubab Krewe) and drummer David Butler (Guster, Marco...
Recent guests
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Mike Robinson
head of retail solutions, founding member of The Eighth Notch, Inc., board executive at Vista Outdoor, former EVP of Macys.com, First Presbyterian Church in Ruidoso
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Jon Thompson
Portfolio Manager, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Dave Butler
Vice-President, Sustainability, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures
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Dr. Dan Myers
associate professor of computer science, Shakopee Youth Hockey Association
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