pplpod Episode 101 explores how Nina Conti rewired ventriloquism—turning a classic craft into high-wire, deeply human comedy. We trace the early improv spark with mentor Ken Campbell, the birth of Monkey (equal parts chaos and conscience), and the breakthrough idea that changed her stage forever: live-mask improvisation that pulls audience members into the act—new “characters,” brand-new stories, zero safety net. Inside the toolbox: razor timing, vocal sleight-of-hand, split-persona rhythm, and consent-first crowd work that keeps risk playful, not cruel. We also step into her documentary Her Master’s Voice, TV and festival highlights, and the bigger questions her shows keep poking—identity, embarrassment, and who’s really speaking when the mask is on. A modern masterclass in making the ancient feel alive.

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