Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show Asssscat, Matt has brought his talents to Earwolf with a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be found exclusively on Stitcher Premium, ad-free. Go to stitcher.com/premium and use promo code EARWOLF for 1 month free (and $5 off the annual plan!)
Drone Shows & P*ss Salad (w/ Kimia Behpoornia, Oscar Montoya)
Drone shows at weddings; Indigo Girls/deadmau5 Halloween costumes; piss bottle bandit; Gen Beta; the British way; Lost finale watch party; human fifty yard line.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/24/2024 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 38 seconds
Election Special: Donald Trump VS An Undecided Voter (w/ James Adomian, Anthony Atamanuik)
Former President Donald Trump is invited on improv4humans to get the vote of an undecided voter, discussing swaying to songs like YMCA; butt plug health care initiative; miraculous ear healing; RFK Jr. impressions; red state, blue face; fan service to Fug-i-tive; hurricanes created by liberal left; no buses at Coachella; Ronald McReagan; the Dean scream, and of course, tariffs.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emu pox vs show must go on; home tasks vs gender roles; filling up the trash vs taking to curb; HR vs we are all atoms; willing it vs working for it; and pugs should not exist.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/10/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Live at the iO Theater, Chicago: H*nd J*bs & CDs (w/ Danielle Schneider, Emily Anderson, Louie Cordon)
Burnt fruit frat prank revenge; guitar oriented prenup; Nancy Reagan ghost; non-participation trophy; corduroy bikini sisters fight; handsome Dutch firefighters; are you having a threesome?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/3/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 21 seconds
Forever Goosebump (Gil Ozeri, Hillary Matthews)
Diddy baby oil display case; Chimp crazy ripping faces off; Furiosa hype guitarist; Ross Perot ears; really big goose bumps; bus driver rant “I’ll stop talking if you stop talking”; waterfalls privacy.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/26/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes
Burton’s Pasty Fetish ( w/ Andy Daly, Ronnie Adrian)
Trump ear conspiracy; Gamecock love almost gets man fired; rewinding VHS porn tapes; Tim Burton pasty actor obsession; MP3 bugles; topics a cabbie will talk about including Playboy centerfolds.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/19/2024 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Damron, Schnabel, Speckman, & the Aqua Velva Blue Mountain (Michael Dean Damron, Micah Schnabel, Vanessa Jean Speckman, Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, Mookie Blaiklock)
Christian bands stealing songs; fat bass strings; bouncers burning mummies; three card monte cartel; legendary ER stories; sweaty palm problems; Brownie girl scout cookie assassinations; no locked doors in Vatican.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/12/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Trucker Dreams (w/ John Gemberling, Craig Rowin)
Treasure hunters rent a trowel; humans getting turtle disease; lobster roll addicts; truckers share their truck dreams; mustard helps pain; secret land bridge from Iceland.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/5/2024 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 40 seconds
Ghoulies Problem & Hot Tub Boats (w/ Neil Campbell, Aman Adumer)
Sh*t-talking droids on Star Wars; apartment building meeting about ghoulie problem; whale song complaints; snooty hot tub boats; Ice Cube dumps in airplane bathroom; missing body part at TSA.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/29/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 22 seconds
THC = PED for Skateboarding/Breakdancing? (w/ Vic Michaelis, Dhruv Singh)
Olympics keep Raygun off social media; judges steal bronze medals; 3 liter soda chugging videos; Dallas Cowboy cheerleader high splits fiasco; and official CIA hype songs.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/22/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Dylan Earl & Middle Road Spliff Smokers (w/ Tim Meadows, Dan Lippert and musical guest Dylan Earl)
Learning to sing with pickle in mouth; corrugated tin vs. corrugated steel; diss tracks at restaurants; pissing off drug dealers; Dan’s publicity team disturbed by press photos; and the truth about Joe Caruso.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/15/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Tripping Triplets Triple Homicide (w/ Lennon Parham, Tami Sagher)
Karaoke misfits break etiquette; GG Allin seeks career change; true crime bed & breakfast; belly dancing and the Ferris wheel at the World’s Fair; the invention and lustful side effects of Juicy Fruit gum; fountain needle pens rehab.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/8/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 11 seconds
House of the Dragon Castration Fever ( w/ Zach Reino, James Mannion)
Drunk pond Karen attacks teens; House of Dragon writer’s room loves castration; Batman vs. Alice in Wonderland; neighbors fight over not getting invited to Gala; computer tabs help CSI solve case; injuries on the Blob; and somebody gets “hosed down good”.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/1/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 42 seconds
Pool, Ocean, Lake, River, Creek (w/ Ify Nwadiwe, Sean Conroy)
Trespassing for fun; tini Dobermans; mud golem housekeeping staff; Conroy clan acting “shellfish”; Disney magic fast lightening zap pass and the barber you can hear cutting hair near Indiana Jones ride; drinking pee on a hike; Captain Krunch cultural literacy at Epcot Center; and Captain America accused of cutting Darth Vader’s “hair”.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/25/2024 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Misfits, Adicts, and the Crimson Ghost (w/ Bobby Moynihan, Pam Murphy)
Brett and Besser report back from the No Values Festival; parent just don’t understand; Bobby was Woodsy the Owl; Pam pretends to be a twin; Bono not Irish; woman eats bit coin; Ozempic ace; and poop freaks at Studio 54.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/18/2024 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Fully Naked Ankles (w/ Neil Flynn, Pete Hulne)
Bacon dreams with no ketchup on hot dogs; seventeen seventeen, cool and solid seventeen; bad quotes impel men and the best hostess is a procuress; tinkertoys vs. lincoln logs; Popeye tattoos; but to coin a phrase I’ll be a monkey’s uncle with a twenty three skidoo will all make sense.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/11/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Hip Hop Dancing for the Devil (w/ Andy Daly, Mookie Blaiklock)
Table setting contest at state fair; siesta time instituted at city hospital; high school meditation team makes state finals; Dancing for the Devil Tik Tok team debates brand change; major airline becomes cult; complaining to chef about peanuts.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/4/2024 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 47 seconds
Myth of the Google Fruit (w/ Ian Roberts)
Vitruvian Men walking off of UFOs; feelin’ all hornary because “Vagina is for lovers”; showing off state border knowledge; demon dog vet; Google fruit harvest; red nose in Schindler’s list.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/27/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes
Icelandic Sex Party in a Whale (w/ Will Hines, Joel Spence)
Will Hines invited by Icelanders to orgy inside a whale; guilty of being Texan in Colorado; taking photo of stranger’s tree; eating extinct animals; everything is a Ponzi scheme; skill of tapping your credit card chip; behind the scenes on JLo A.I. movie Atlas, and Southern robots.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/20/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 52 seconds
Who Knew Her Perspective? (w/ Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg)
Darren Waller’s music video for his ex; the reason each person is invited to a wedding; not even three facts about tornadoes; judge wigs hair pin currators; out of towner’s weather pride; acting dead in the water & Gronk’s commercial acting career.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/13/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Ding Dong Ditch ( w/ Kimia Behpoornia, Hillary “Bulldog” Matthews)
Jury debates pro golfer Scottie Scheffler dragging cops; speaking on speaker phone rudeness; tour walk of Kimia’s old neighborhood; slugging out after vacation; The Bad Kids vs. The Good Kids vs. the Black Keys; and the importance of harrassing old neighbors.Sign up for one plan at improv4humans.com and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/6/2024 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 49 seconds
I Oily Have Eggs 4 U (w/ Seth Morris, Craig Rowin)
Oily eggs on Mother’s Day; boquet restaurants; Jason Rapert researches nasty things; Silence of the Lamb cannibal wing of the hospital on Sibling Day; AI dating AI dating apps; Luigi Furries fall in love.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/30/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Below Average Twin Penguins ( w/ Paul Rust, Monika Smith)
NBA players podcasting during games; Ewok voice over artists; seven dwarves without Snow White; Mosh pit etiquette means no chairs; stenographer’s long fingers; guitar lessons for brothers; toys on underwear = fun-dies.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/23/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Dump Truck on Comedy Draft Night (w/ Lisa Gilroy, Ronnie Adrian)
Lisa recruited for Survivor; mom deserves her moment on NFL draft night; boos on comedy draft night; egg drop puberty; robotics team designs robotic dump truck ass; who get to jump on the Blob at camp?Unlock the BONUS SCENES by subscribing at improv4humans.com. With your membership you allow us to pay our brilliant guests and you gain access to a TON of exclusive weekly podcasts taking you deeper into the craft and business of comedy, as well as new sci fi and music pods!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/16/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 46 seconds
Cat Pervert & Strawman Argument Bart Fight (w/ Mike mitchell, Toni Charline)
Female urination device mastery; Mike auditions for Road House; Toni has too many olives; dudes defend defend honor of drinking straws; actor hit by lightning becomes diva.Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/9/2024 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Pinball Machine TV Streaming Platform (w/ Anthony Antamanuik, Ben Rodgers)
Coach-fest requires fairy wings; green lit tv pitch for off color joke; throwing shit in Niagra Falls; transdimensional dog shit; shitting to avoid vaxx talk; wide receivers celebrate with wrong guy.Unlock the bonus scene by signing up at improv4humans.com and get tons of new podcasts so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/2/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Pouty Blur’s Lyric Plants (w/ Paul Scheer, Chad Carter)
Travis Kelce kid won’t lift shirt; in-and-Out drive-on line takes over society; Blur not happy, band not guaranteed crowd will know lyrics; the Fire Twins hate the Water Twins act; Sarah Huckabee Sanders fancy lectern; AI author steals Paul’s book; forgetting how to vote; AAU basketball dads fight over definition of “carry” on Wikipedia page.Unlock the TWO bonus scenes by signing up at improv4humans.com and getting the AD-FREE feed, as well as tons of exclusive new podcasts diving deep into improv, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/25/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 13 seconds
420 on Ozempic Weed & Green Burritos (w/ Colton Dunn, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling)
Colton D, Jon G, John G, Matty B, and Brett M try “focus” gummies, Ozempic weed, microphone bongs, VR improv class, butterfly knives, black divers, black hole sun, all while avoiding the Boeing 737 buzzkill because “there’s always an eclipse somewhere.” They also take listener phone calls to talk about the secret i4h missing scene.To unlock the BONUS SCENE, sign up for The Rule of 4 plan on improv4humans.com. With your subscription you also gain access to the entire back catalog of i4h, ad-free, as well as a full slate of brand new exclusive podcasts about improv, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/18/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Pop Up Poppy & the ”I” in Iowa (w/ Jess McKenna, James Mannion)
March Madness continues with Iowa fans taking home court advantage too far; Boeing 737’s have a great deal for passengers; Indiana Jones motel room; humiliation by French teens on gap year at Grand Canyon.Support the show and gain access to the BONUS SCENE from this episode, and the entire ad-free archive, as well as TONS of new improv deep-dive podcasts from Matt Besser at improv4humans.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/11/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Return to Twist & Shout (w/ Will Hines, Gil Ozeri, Ali Ghandour)
Sidney Besser returns to the show to recap Twist & Shout on True Detective; future of AI music; distraction techniques for avoiding fights; getting Glenda Good-witched; importance of knowing lover’s middle name; and the Family Feud judges take over!Unlock the bonus scene at improv4humans.com and also gain access to the entire ad-free archive and tons of brand new exclusive podcasts every week diving deeper into the worlds of improv, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/4/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Live from SXSW 2024 (w/ Jon Gabrus, Chris Gethard, Vic Michaelis)
SXSW tech heads suggest life prolonging methods with questionable ethics; peanut butter allergy denier; knife salesman demonstration; and testing whether or not A.I. can answer emotional questions; plus a TIME BOMB!Subscribers at improv4humans.com get access to a BONUS scene and TWO extra scenes from the ASSSCAT performance at SXSW!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/28/2024 • 1 hour, 37 seconds
Wonka’s Toxic Chocolate River (w/ Betsy Sodaro, Aman Adumer)
Willie Wonka immersive goes wrong, Oompa Loompa pissed; Hollywood is dead, but scrolling stories rules; skipping the boring parts of songs; kicked out of “Night Swim” at intermission before night or swim.Subscribe at improv4humans.com to unlock the bonus scene, support the improvisers, and gain access to brand new bonus podcasts every week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/21/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Leaf Blower Purge (w/ Pam Murphy, Oscar Montoya)
Poster artists for NO VALUES festival stubborn about pixilating mystery band; Pam reveals she is a regular person and has to pass state board hair stylist exam; don’t be a imposter GEN Xer in the Loge seats; positive weather reporter from the “asshole of the world”.Unlock the bonus scene at improv4humans.com and gain access to the entire ad-free archive of i4h as well as brand new weekly podcasts going deeper into improv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/14/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Seances and Funerals with musical guest Califone (w/ Eugene Cordero, Brian Huskey)
Tim Rutili’s band Califone joins improv4humans to perform three amazing songs to inspire the improv. Brian loves going to seances of other people’s dead relatives; Eugene uses the voice he uses with his cat on humans; you can’t guess the names on the Starbucks’ cups; funeral singers who take special requests.Unlock the bonus scene by subscribing at improv4humans.com. Only $4 a month gets you the entire ad-free archive of i4h as well as exclusive weekly bonus podcasts further exploring the craft of improv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3/7/2024 • 57 minutes, 36 seconds
Feeling A Little Thirsty (w/ Echo Kellum, Mookie Blaiklock)
Game Stop robber has a great catch phrase; Mookie breaks through the fashion snobs to get his baggy pants; broken baggage at the airport; Echo fights his cousins at family gathering; coupon for picked pigs feet; Slinky & Monkeys in a Barrell the Movie better than Sticky Hands the Movie.Unlock the bonus scene by subscribing to the ad-free feed at improv4humans.com. With your subscription you also gain access to tons of new podcasts diving deeper into improv, comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/29/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds
The News with Huey: Turn the Lights Back On ( w/ Tami Sagher, Sebastian Conelli)
“We Are the World” almost gets ruined by the News; we didn’t start the fire but Fall Out Boy did update the historical references; going to the Billy Joel concert with dad; new Super Bowl ad starring a nobody; teenager new fad of Stanley Cup water leveling parties; and have you heard ____the new Rhumba Roomba Robot?Unlock the bonus scene at improv4humans.com and gain access to the entire history of the show, ad-free, with multiple weekly bonus podcasts diving deeper into the craft of comedy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/22/2024 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 13 seconds
Bacon Night Free Throws (w/ Ify Nwadiwe, Ronnie Adrian)
Everyone gets bacon if anyone misses two free throws; Batman making ice tires for Hyundai; rejecting children on talent shows; Ify leaning into eating pizza crust first; Ronnie mad about people bragging about their “routine”.Unlock the bonus scene at improv4humans.com and gain access to the entire ad-free archive, plus tons of brand new exclusive podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/15/2024 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 58 seconds
King Arthur on Law & Order (w/ Neil Casey, Will Hines, Hillary Matthews)
Twisting and Shouting in True Detective; restaurant for killing ducks; adults in children corn maze; corn silo huffing; shark tube salesman; cartoonist drawing improv group.Unlock the bonus scene at improv4humans.com! With your subscription you get the entire ad-free archive of i4h as well as weekly new bonus podcasts exploring the craft of improv and fanning out on music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/8/2024 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 14 seconds
Champagne & Beef (w/ Andy Daly, Dan Lippert)
Total eclipse discount on the duck dish; Dan height competitive with the Eiffel Tower & gives a lecture at his high school; Daly doesn’t want to have meat from a trunk; slipping bribes to get what you want; going for the record amount of simultaneous diseases.Unlock the bonus scene as well as the entire ad-free archive at improv4humans.com. With your subscription you also get exclusive new podcasts teaching the art of comedy and improv as well as geeking out on music and sci-fi!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oscar Nominations, the Dune 2 opening, and Kingdom of Planet of the Apes top the movie talk; teen apes smoking cell phones like humans; Godzilla vs. King Kong stunt men fight each other on and off set; Eddy the Fraiser dogs and dead Geico geckoes fill up animal shelters; drunk incident at the wedding reception; used car lot for Maximum Overdrive cars; Brett gets high on a chocolate chip cookie.All episodes older than 6 months can be unlocked exclusively on improv4humans.com, ad-free. Sign up for one plan and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself! If 40 people sign up from your town, Besser will come to YOU for a workshop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/25/2024 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 8 seconds
No Comedy on Emmy Night (w/ Sean Conroy, Andy Secunda)
Andy Secunda gets vertigo playing Spiderman and dates the M&M lady; and Sean Conroy works at a restaurant reconstructing deconstructed food; Besser believes he could get more votes in Iowa than Asa Hutchinson; and an end to the five day work week.Unlock the bonus scene and the entire archive, ad-free, on improv4humans.com. Sign up for one plan and get tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/18/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Willi Carlisle, Rachel Baiman & the Golden Globe Children (w/ Mookie Blaiklock, Danielle Schneider)
Two genius musical guests (Rachel Baiman & Willi Carlisle) inspire the improvisers this week. To be Matt’s wife or to not be Matt’s wife, that is the question; where did all these Golden Globe Children come from?; why won’t that war horse die? Should dead critters on a highway inspire us to strip? Is a git banjo a real banjo or less than?All episodes older than 6 months can be unlocked exclusively and ad-free on improv4humans.com. Sign up for one plan and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Halftime with Polar Express & Taylor Swift’s Voice Lesson ( w/ Ronnie Adrian, Lauren Lapkus)
Taylor Swift’s voice lessons and Travis Kelce’s giant _____; praying mantis makes shitty husband; Santa Claus 3 at halftime; hide & seek for adults; NYTimes Connections addict; and Ronnie won’t smile for the office party photo.All episodes older than 6 months can be unlocked exclusively on improv4humans.com. Sign up for one plan and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/4/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Best Of Music 2023 (w/ Howard Kremer, Brett Morris)
It's that time of year! Standup comedian and host of Who Charted?, Howard Kremer joins Besser and Brett for the ultimate breakdown of the best music of the year! They create all sorts of unique categories for their picks, with album and song of the year at the end. Subscribe to the ad-free version on improv4humans.com to hear an exclusive bonus section featuring more tunes and hilarious discussion.Some of the bands mentioned: Upcheck, Flatworm, Iggy Pop, Prof, City Girls, Yard Act, Mandy Indiana, Bully, Total Downer, Rust Ring, Joanna Sternberg, No Bro, Ty Segal, Hannah Dasher, Lucas Nelson, Dylan Earl, Dexy Midnight Runners, Porno For Pyros, Sexxy Redd, Rolling Stones, FEAR, Queens of the Stoneage, Blitzen Trapper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/28/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 39 seconds
Stolen Idea: A Punk Rock Musical (Free Re-Release) w/ Matt Besser, Bobby Matthews, Virginia Matthews, John Gemberling, Mike Cassady, Paul Rust, Scott Aukerman, Harris Wittels, Danielle Schneider, James Adomian, Mike Still
Released for a limited time for free! Get more content just like this on improv4humans.comSTOLEN IDEA is a comedy punk rock musical that covers the theft of intellectual property in the worlds of music and comedy. The story follows a standup comedian and a rock musician who are both approaching 40 and are fearful their time to “make it” is running out. One has his idea stolen, the other steals an idea. Only the ghosts of Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell can help them now!Starring: Matt Besser, Bobby Matthews, James Adomian, John Gemberling, Virginia Matthews, Paul Rust, Scott Aukerman, Harris Wittels, Mike Cassady, Mike Still and Danielle Schneider.Original music by Bobby Matthews. Performed by Bobby Matthews, Brett Morris and Sean Whalen. Produced, mixed and edited by Brett Morris.Listen to this and the other premium series from Besser and Brett, the entire ad-free i4h archive and brand new bonus podcasts every week at improv4humans.com. Gift a subscription or an exclusive scene to a friend!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Charlie Kills Chocolate Factory River (w/ Laura Wilcox, Don Fanelli)
Laura and Don talk about their baby bubble chemical raves, then Gucci and Jimbo Fisher are on a kid’s Christmas wish list; Charlie and Oompa Loompas don’t get along; ASMR slime and smashed pennies are real; and the tamborine player from Brian Jonestown Massacre gets fired again.Now available on improv4humans.com, GIFT A SCENE! Get a custom improv scene from Besser and friends just for you and your loved one. You can also gift a subscription to all of our podcasts for only $4 or $40. Perfect for the comedy nerd in your life!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/14/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 59 seconds
More Sexy, More Saxy (w/ Jess McKenna, Zach Reino)
You’re going to love the way you look, we promise. Zach and Jess can’t believe Besser doesn’t know Tik Tok Ratatouille; with cheating on leg press day; a girl who doesn’t know how to place mouth on sax; Hallmark kid doesn’t understand why nice; and older equals stronger when Pentagon tries to control great grandma.Now available on improv4humans.com, GIFT A SCENE! Get a custom improv scene from Besser and friends just for you and your loved one. You can also gift a subscription to all of our podcasts for only $4 or $40. Perfect for the comedy nerd in your life!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12/7/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Name, Image, Likeness & the Battle for Atlantis (w/ Carl Tart, Luka Jones)
Don’t forget where you came from! Luka wants his holidays on other dates; and Carl knows how to fry a turkey but are the referees at the Battle of Atlantis are just corrupt cops calling too many technicals? Fifth tier customers have the right to throw biscuits, but how much can the BBQ restaurant devote to the NIL fund? Fuck LA?Give the gift of improv this season by gifting a membership to all of the podcasts offered on improv4humans.com. Only $40! For a truly unforgettable surprise, you can also give a PERSONAL IMPROV SCENE from Besser and friends by clicking on Gift-A-Scene at the bottom of the home page! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/30/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Neil Young & Friends Thanksgiving Special w/ Will Hines, Vic Michaelis, Jerry Minor (Re-Release)
Join Neil Young as he sits down for a special Thanksgiving roundtable with Leonard Cohen, Stu Hoffman of the Village People, and Sesame Street’s Robbie to celebrate the holiday with good food, cheer, and songs from the heart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/23/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Bad Brains Slow? (Chris Gethard, Tami Sagher, Dan Lippert)
Tami is mad at not being on Hollywood’s Tami list and brings up Besser being on Worst Of list; Gethard doesn’t like high school version of Our Town; Brett won’t leave party until people recognize Andy Summers and claims Bad Brains too slow; Dan is a cheating dad confessing an affair; and nobody likes SUVs in weed deals while lost at biggest dispensary in Attwater.Unlock the hilarious bonus scene at improv4humans.com, as well as the entire i4h ad-free archive, exclusive Discord access, and a load of new podcasts going deeper into improv and taste!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/16/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 14 seconds
Koosh Yourself! (w/ Bobby Moynihan, Kimia Behpoornia)
Bobby Moynihan and Kimia Behpoornia know way too much about Jo Jo Siwa; Bobby reveals telemarketing tricks; Kimia does not like neighbors with shovels; the new resurgance of Koosh balls; and the truth behind AI knowing when you will die.Unlock the EXTRA LONG bonus scene in this episode, the entire i4h ad-free archive, and tons of bonus podcasts teaching you the art and craft of improv on improv4humans.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/9/2023 • 58 minutes, 55 seconds
Pope, Road Warrior, Macho Man, & Žižek Walk into the ICE HOUSE (w/ Lisa Gilroy, James Adomian, John Gemberling)
Ed Sheeran does Who’s On First on SNL; Federal Bikini Inspectors at Macy’s over obscene necklace; escaping a dangerous house of fans; a ghost costume which needs financing.To unlock the bonus scene from this episode, the full ad-free i4h archive, Discord access, and tons of bonus podcasts go to improv4humans.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11/2/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 3 seconds
Chunk & Chonk ( w/ Betsy Sodaro, Mano Agapion)
Mano can’t listen to a whole album and is slut shamed by the Salsa club; while Betsy is aware of her son making a Frankenstein monster friend; Chris Pine snubbed at Comicon; proof air is weird; and the truth behind the rift between Chunk and Chonk.Unlock the bonus scene for this episode, the entire i4h ad-free archive, and tons of bonus shows, videos and educational content at improv4humans.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/26/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Porch Podcast: To Me I’m Old (w/ Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling)
Gabrus and Gemberling join Besser on his porch to share some bud and discuss drunk driving dads with designated drivers; kids lying to cops and stealing a wizard’s sword; exterminator finding new species; Thesaurus alarm clock torments man; and a ghost rider seen on Woodson Lateral Road.To unlock the bonus scene, the entire i4h archive, and loads of brand new content and videos, sign up for the RULE OF 4 plan at improv4humans.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/19/2023 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Long Dicking OJ (w/ Chad Carter, Rob Riggle)
Hundreds of examples of fights on 6th St., as Chad Carter and Rob Riggle join Besser in a trunk with a kidnap release lever; for fantasy football on Xmas Eve; football players who don’t respect swimming; apologetics for bad fries; and Galaxian with a little shit-cowing.Unlock the bonus scene as well as the entire i4h archive and TONS of exclusive content, plus Discord access, at improv4humans.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/12/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Ozempic Butt (w/ Hillary Matthews, James Mannion, Ben Rodgers)
Hillary Matthews sets her hair on fire to get attention; Ben Rodgers encourages the hotel clerk to loosen up on molly; and James Mannion has some good ideas for Rite Aid’s Harvest décor and rodeo security.Unlock the bonus scene, plus the full i4h archive and all sorts of bonus podcasts at improv4humans.com. Only $4 helps support the show, and you can learn to be a better improviser while you're at it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/5/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 59 seconds
Big Headed Bastard (w/ Eugene Cordero, Aman Adumer, Joe Wengert)
The group is uncomfortable with the scandalous details in Joe’s new memoir; Aman gets called out by Jack In The Box; Eugene believes mutherf*cker is a noun with er; blubbering clerk at Trader Joes; and much discussion of what to do with the toilet water after the world ends.Unlock the bonus scene in this episode, as well as the entire ad-free back catalog as well as loads of new bonus podcasts at www.improv4humans.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/28/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Hey Slut, Hey Hamlet (w/ Mary Holland, Ify Nwadiwe, Vic Michaelis)
Ify confesses stringy tank tops at Disney Senior night, and Mermaid ex-girlfriend; Vic reveals the secret back hallways of airports; and Mary gets called out for mugging by college acting teacher.Sign up for the RULE OF FOUR plan on improv4humans.com to hear the bonus scene, unlock the entire ad-free archive of i4h, learn the rules of improv for yourself, and get tons of new bonus content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/21/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 35 seconds
Bradley Cooper’s Big Nose (w/ Ronnie Adrian, Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock)
Mookie Blaiklock scolds Paul Rust on the hackness of nipple rubbing as a dance move; Ronnie Adrian notices that Matt Besser is Jewish for the first time; a man so lonely he really loves his popcorn; and Paul gets revenge on Bradley Cooper for stealing his nose look.Sign up for the RULE OF FOUR plan on improv4humans.com to hear the bonus scene, unlock the entire ad-free archive of i4h, and get tons of new bonus content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/14/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Ain't Earwolf’s Stepping Stone (w/ Andy Daly and Sean Conroy)
Andy Daly and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser for the first i4h recording independent of Earwolf. They cover all the topics formally forbidden such as the number 69 in BINGO; the Green Mile restaurant; bragging about about surviving hurriquakes; Instangram snubs; a sexy cuckold scene; and the truth about Andy Daly’s deadly garden fortress.Sign up for the RULE OF FOUR plan on improv4humans.com to hear the bonus scene, unlock the entire ad-free archive of i4h, and get tons of new bonus content!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/7/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds
The Last Earwolf improv4humans
Colton Dunn and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about a questionable AirBnB, intrigue at a snack convention, and the dangers of rooftop basketball. Plus, a visit to the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia gives a new spin on the classic serial Phoenix Five, Coach Kirby Smart’s intense pregame speech inspires a pep talk for a pep talk, and everyone chases the high of their first divorce.improv4humans.com is now independent and taking it to the next level. Go to improv4humans.com to find the whole ad-free archive, all of the new bonus content we have for you, as well as a bonus scene for THIS episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/31/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes
Joanne & The Jeez (w/ John Gemberling, Lisa Gilroy)
John Gemberling and Lisa Gilroy join Matt Besser LIVE from The Ice House in Pasadena! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about bringing enthusiastic music fans down a peg, an enchanting woman with small vertebrae, alien tech that powers coffee, blackmailing a rebellious teen, the worst shelter dog names, and more!
8/24/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Who’s the Kermit Here? (w/ Tim Meadows, Toni Charline, James Mannion)
Tim Meadows, James Mannion, and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for scenes about playing basketball with a bunch of insects, crying during karate, bums giving out stories for a dime, a relationship with a muppet narrative, and more!
8/17/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 20 seconds
Authentic Strongmen (w/ Ronnie Adrian, Mookie Blaiklock, Ify Nwadiwe)
Ronnie Adrian, Mookie Blaiklock, and Ify Nwadiwe join Matt Besser for scenes about scoring an invite to the cocaine room, stand-up at a family gathering, and parents who take parody TikTok seriously. Plus, roofers get mistaken for robbers, partying with authentic strongmen, and more!
8/10/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Sun Bear Not A Costume (w/ Craig Rowin, Brian Huskey)
Craig Rowin and Brian Huskey join Matt Besser for scenes about bass players with wild theories, customer service that calls you an idiot, sarcastic office presentations, whether those sun bears are really just people in costumes, and more!
8/3/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Indestructible Flags In A Small Town (w/ Vic Michaelis, Dan Lippert, Chad Carter)
Vic Michaelis, Dan Lippert, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser for scenes about a hardcore sitcom writer, coffee shop music debates, and realistically rating a wedding. Plus, Miranda Lambert’s concert interruption, street encounters with Hollywood influencers, and the dumbest lyrics out of Jason Aldean’s controversial song Try That in a Small Town.
7/27/2023 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 14 seconds
Lake Livin’ (w/ Neil Casey, Chad Carter, Chris Kula)
Neil Casey, Chad Carter, and Chris Kula join Matt Besser for scenes about Bass Lake out of bass, dangerous oyster beds, and sneaking a beer onto a rollercoaster. Later, the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia’s Star Cops inspires an investigation into something outstanding on its way to the moon. Get tickets to see improv4humans LIVE on July 22nd at Pasadena Ice House here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-4-humans-july-22-7-30-pm
7/20/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Besser Versus The Bear (w/ Lennon Parham, Aman Adumer)
Lennon Parham and Aman Adumer join Matt Besser for scenes about a dad DJ’ing for his strict daughter, scaring off wildlife with strong language, a substitute teacher’s existential crisis, lying about Star Wars on a date, and more! Get tickets to see improv4humans LIVE on July 22nd at Pasadena Ice House here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-4-humans-july-22-7-30-pm
7/13/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 41 seconds
Ruen Brothers (w/ Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins)
Folk duo Ruen Brothers join Scott Aukerman, Paul F. Tompkins, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! The Ruen Brothers perform songs off their new album Ten Paces that inspire scenes about exciting new sound effect records, a band brokering a deal with fans to get onstage, visiting a friend dying of a broken heart, and more! Check out more from Ruen Brothers here: https://www.ruenbrothers.com/ See i4h LIVE at the Ice House on July 22nd: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-4-humans-july-22-7-30-pm
7/6/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
No More Jokes On Jungle Cruise (w/ Gil Ozeri, Kimia Behpoornia)
Kimia Behpoornia and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for scenes about a baby before it develops a moral compass, the worst restaurant in Disneyland, the future of smell-o-vision, dangerous camp traditions, and revisiting Dracula: The Series. Get tickets to see improv4humans live on July 22: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-4-humans-july-22-7-30-pm
Musical guest Kaitlin Butts joins Vic Michaelis, Mookie Blaiklock, and Monika Smith for this week’s improv4humans! Kaitlin performs songs that inspire scenes about eating one’s weight in snakes, a Coors Light enthusiast, securing a deathbed recipe, judgments from a small-town family, and more!Check out more from Kaitlin Butts here.Get tickets to see improv4humans live on July 22 here.
6/22/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Live from SXSW 2023 (w/ James Adomian, Anthony Atamanuik, John Gemberling, Jess McKenna)
James Adomian, Anthony Atamanuik, John Gemberling, and Jess McKenna join Matt Besser LIVE from SXSW! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a scooter dead zone, an eatery with cutting-edge tech, the origin of parachute pants, ChatGPT writing Rosie O’Donnell, and more! Get tickets to see improv4humans live on July 22 here.
6/15/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 31 seconds
Lucero and the Radioactive Breakup (w/ Will Hines, Joel Spence, Sean Conroy)
Musical guest Lucero returns along with Will Hines, Joel Spence and Sean Conroy for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Lucero performs songs off their new album Should’ve Learned By Now that inspire scenes about dudes who like to fight in proper spaces, writing a song to send a message to a spouse, unpredictable drink prices, breaking up in the rain, and more! Check out the new album here.
6/8/2023 • 57 minutes, 51 seconds
Sheeran v. Gaye (w/ Joe Wengert, Anthony King)
Joe Wengert and Anthony King join Matt Besser for scenes about swim trunks that don’t keep the poop in, breaking down the Ed Sheeran copyright case, and a meeting of two Joe Wengerts. Plus, the magic of making potato chips, the weirdest Zillow listing, and a revival of the sci-fi series Space Precinct.
6/1/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes
Live at The Ice House (w/ Andy Daly, Pam Murphy, Mookie Blaiklock)
Andy Daly, Pam Murphy and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser LIVE at The Ice House in Pasadena for this week’s improv4humans! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about purchasing gift ice, taking responsibility at a funeral, the social rules of hackey sack, farting for an EGOT, and more!
5/25/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
Why Wouldn’t Ya Just (w/ Ali Ghandour, Ronnie Adrian, Dan Lippert)
Ali Ghandour, Ronnie Adrian, and Dan Lippert join Matt Besser for scenes about first date mystery boxes, a parent upstaging their kid’s basketball game, and Why Wouldn’t Ya Just’ing a script. Plus, a very hometown sports commentator, reading a disturbing poem for the class, and more!
5/18/2023 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 16 seconds
Live from Treefort Fest (w/ Danielle Schneider, Jon Gabrus)
Jon Gabrus and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans at Treefort Music Fest in Boise! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a disappointing turtle tour, sessionable burgers, and a terrifying children’s magician. Plus, a Chuck E. Cheese who steals presents, a food allergy to cats, leaving kids alone with a murderer on the loose, and more!
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds
Rick Ross’s Pet Buffalo (w/ Lauren Lapkus, Toni Charline)
Lauren Lapkus and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for scenes about parents helping out with an audition, a realtor skirting ghost deadlines, secrets caught on Google Maps, a revolutionary Sex Expo exhibit, and more!
5/4/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 13 seconds
The Beths (w/ Dan Lippert, Betsy Sodaro, Hillary Matthews)
Indie rock band The Beths join improvisers Dan Lippert, Betsy Sodaro, and Hillary Matthews for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! The Beths perform songs that inspire scenes about falling behind on a friend’s achievements, a Martha Stewart Living birthday party, a doctor who treats patients like puppets, analyzing roommates’ song lyrics, and more! Check out The Beths new album Expert In A Dying Field here.
4/27/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
420 Special 2023 (w/ Jon Gabrus, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, Anthony Atamanuik)
Jon Gabrus, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for another blazing 4/20 spectacular! Pack a bowl and light up for scenes about gas tank weed, actors with conditions that double as skills, getting stuck in a portal to another dimension, and a man determined to get high until he’s dead.
4/20/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 41 seconds
3D Printed Sushi (w/ Craig Rowin, James Mannion)
Craig Rowin and James Mannion join Matt Besser for scenes about coming home to surprise cats, the technicalities of a walking stick bug, and asking a neighbor for sugar. Plus, 3D printed food at the World’s Fair, the inflatable chair of the future, and more!
4/13/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Brett Has A Tortoise?! (w/ Pam Murphy, Chad Carter)
Chad Carter and Pam Murphy join Matt Besser for scenes about competing for a lost tortoise, soccer players looking to party, and parents who disapprove of math. Plus, a visit to the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia provides a reboot of the classic television series Otherworld, and the a quote from poet John Ciardi inspires an art class to use its imagination. Don't miss improv4humans LIVE on April 6th: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-for-humans-podcast
4/6/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 45 seconds
Charlotte Cornfield (w/ Vic Michaelis, Joel Spence)
Singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield joins improvisers Vic Michaelis and Joel Spence for this week’s improv4humans! Charlotte performs songs that inspire scenes about being heard by a maitre d, a stolen mug in a workplace, and a dead grandma showing up in headshots. Plus, showing off a snake in a bag, becoming emphatic for an open mic, and more! Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
3/30/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 47 seconds
The Last of Us Gets Boston Wrong (w/ Anthony Atamanuik, Jeff Hiller)
Anthony Atamanuik and Jeff Hiller join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about the scenery consultant on The Last of Us, nut puns, and hoarding musical equipment during the pandemic. Plus, Stephen A. Smith’s heated on-air exchange, an improv show post-breakup, and revisiting the classic sci-fi series Journey to the Unknown.
3/23/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes
LIVE From SF Sketchfest 2023 (Ify Nwadiwe, Carl Tart, and Ronnie Adrian)
Ify Nwadiwe, Carl Tart, and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser LIVE from SF Sketchfest 2023! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about getting mugged with options, a fan of fruit-busting vids, making the delivery room catch, a championship chugging contest, and more! Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
3/16/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Elon Will Kill For A Meme
Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri, and Ben Rodgers join Matt Besser for scenes about crappy TSA loot, Planet Hollywood’s prison, sharing favorite YouTubers with your parents, Elon Musk’s meme behavior, scripting a date, and more! Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
3/9/2023 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 48 seconds
Coach Kirby’s Pregame Speech
Colton Dunn and Joe Wengert join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about a questionable AirBnB, intrigue at a snack convention, and the dangers of rooftop basketball. Plus, a visit to the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia gives a new spin on the classic serial Phoenix Five, Coach Kirby Smart’s intense pregame speech inspires a pep talk for a pep talk, and everyone chases the high of their first divorce. Get tickets to see improv4humans LIVE at the Ice House here: https://www.showclix.com/event/ice-house-improv-for-humans-podcast/pre-sale
3/2/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 29 seconds
James McMurtry
The incredible James McMurtry joins Katie Dippold, Seth Morris, and Matt Besser for a special live music episode of improv4humans! James performs songs that inspire scenes about a distracted therapist, a parent with unique methods of encouragement, waiting until the end of deer season to clean blood off the truck, an underground rock and roll school, and more! Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
2/23/2023 • 57 minutes, 46 seconds
Rihanna Pregnant with Harness
Betsy Sodaro and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for scenes about partygoers with bad audio, Rob Gronkowski’s quest for veteran benefits, and a harness pregnancy. Plus, getting called up to the Torah, a million dollar bribe to ignore your kid, and the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia’s Project U.F.O. inspires an alien abduction in a vineyard. Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6! Theme music by Backhandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0MpSJ0AA72rLRKEmy7F0cp?si=7Ikdm1F5SGCT1VbChUDaOw
2/16/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 53 seconds
improv4humans Super Bowl: Santa Fe vs St. Louis
Brace yourself for the biggest improv showdown of the year! On a special i4h Improv Super Bowl we’ll witness the best of Santa Fe (Rachel Michaela, Eric Weiss) and St. Louis (Rafe Williams, Kate Cole) go head to head to claim the honored title of improv4humans Super Bowl champions and pay tribute to improv legend Noah Gregoropoulos. Head over to the i4h twitter to cast your vote for the winner here!
2/9/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 59 seconds
Oscar Picks & Ice Cream Store Wars
Andy Daly and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for scenes about meddling in an ice cream war, laser tag regulars, and never-ending bits. Plus, a trip to the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia inspires a continuation of One Step Beyond in which a German officer desperately tries to escape a quaint British farm. Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
2/2/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 24 seconds
Man Dog Pod Crossover
Toni Charline, Dan Lippert, and Ryan Rosenberg join Matt Besser for a Man Dog Pod crossover episode of improv4humans! We’ll hear scenes about a run-in with The Ataris, soccer warm-up stories, initiating a 69-square, and more! Hear the last half hour exclusively on Man Dog Pod here. Check out www.mattbesser.com for info on the LIVE improv4humans event in Pasadena on April 6!
1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Devil Butts and Orchard Geese
Jessica McKenna, Don Fanelli, and Zach Reino join Matt Besser this week for scenes about borrowing someone’s sides for an audition, coaching from the sidelines, baking one cookie for Halloween, the beep-boop section of a car dealership, regional phrases, and more! Get your tickets to see improv4humans live at SF Sketchfest here: https://sfsketchfest2023.sched.com/event/1DWTF
1/19/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Do the Minions Say Chiquita?
Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, and Lisa Gilroy join Matt Besser for scenes about a tanning expert, banana nostalgia, and Santa’s response to a child’s note. Plus, the Sci-Fi Encyclopedia gives us Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories and a soldier who doesn’t know his poker. Get your tickets to see improv4humans LIVE at SF Sketchfest here: https://sfsketchfest2023.sched.com/event/1DWTF
1/12/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Besser’s Best of Music 2022 w/ Howard Kremer & Rosy Overdrive
Howard Kremer, engineer Brett Morris, and music blog Rosy Overdrive join Matt Besser for the annual Best of Music review! They share their top picks from the last year featuring tracks from GloRilla, Cardi B, First Aid Kit, Petey, The Staves, Weyes Blood, Haiku Hands, Mister Goblin, Wet Leg, The Smile, Paolo Nutini, Willow Smith, Kaitlin Butts, Phoenix, Flagman, Walker Hayes, The Beths, and more! Check out Rosy Overdrive’s best-of lists here. Follow Matt Besser's music blog here. Get your tickets to improv4humans at SF Sketchfest here.
1/5/2023 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 26 seconds
LIVE from St. Louis
On a special LIVE improv4humans recorded in St. Louis, Ify Nwadiwe, Rafe Williams, and Kate Cole join Matt Besser for scenes about joining the army to discuss Space Jam, fighting climate change by buying a Tesla, a late-night vasectomy parlor, buying a landline phone, and more!
12/29/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Xmas Special with Austin Lucas
Austin Lucas and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser for a musical i4h Christmas special! Austin performs holiday twists on his own songs as well as some of the greatest classic carols that inspire scenes about the difference between divorced and divorcee, bad rhymes at Christmas mass, a tribute song that overtakes the original in popularity, an astronomy debate among wise men, and more!
12/22/2022 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 3 seconds
Rudolph the Red Nose Freak (Re-Release)
On a special holiday i4h, join Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, Donner, Mrs. Donner, Charlie in the Box, Water Gun Who Shoots Jelly, and all your other favorite classic characters as they embark on an adventure to fight misogyny, bullying, and fracking in order to save Christmas from being stopped by COVID-19. Featuring Jess McKenna, John Gemberling, Zach Reino, Danielle Schneider, and Mookie Blaiklock.
12/15/2022 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
Pickleball Problems
Pam Murphy, Will Hines, and Luka Jones join Matt Besser for scenes about a holo-companion, communal apartment events, and a football coach with a mission to save the American sitcom. Plus, pickleball passions run high, and they revisit the classic sci-fi series Space: Above and Beyond.
12/8/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Craig Finn & the Whisper Club
Musical guest Craig Finn of The Hold Steady joins improvisers Brian Huskey, Danielle Schneider, and Seth Morris for this week’s improv4humans in the SXM Garage! Craig performs songs that inspire scenes about a well-organized drug dealer, marketing a dumpling shop, a whisper club, and more! Check out Craig’s new album here.
12/1/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Thanksgiving: The Nightmare Before Elm Street
Mary Holland, Bob Dassie, and Kimia Behpoornia join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about being shut down at a party, the worst house on Halloween, a Santa Claus that wants to clean your teeth, and more!
11/24/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Charmin Bears
Dhruv Uday Singh, Vic Michaelis, and James Mannion join Matt Besser for scenes about legitimate pirates, a stolen SNL sketch in court, being thankful for nothing, and more. Plus, 60s sci-fi show The Invaders inspires a murder mystery with alien suspects.
11/17/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Star Wars' Secret Universe
Bobby Moynihan, Hillary Matthews, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about de-canonized Star Wars characters, fireproofing a dorm room, revisiting sci-fi in The Adventures of Don Quick, and a visit to a prestige pumpkin patch.
11/10/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Beyond Meat Executive Bites Man’s Nose
Monika Smith and Will Hines join Matt Besser for scenes about getting Russian citizenship for your buddies, an officer who makes extra sure everyone is safe, and soap-loving lumberjacks. Plus, Besser talks with Razorbacks sportscaster John Nabors about a scandalous story involving the COO of Beyond Meat that inspires scenes about rage-filled ethical businesspeople, a street fighting workshop, and more!
11/3/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Predator Post-Game Press Conference
After losing a battle with a young Earthling armed with nothing but a hatchet on a rope, the Predator Hunting League hold a post-game press conference on their planet, Yautja Prime. Interviews with the coach of the deceased Predator hunter (Ben Rodgers); the widow (Anna Salinas); the league commissioner and planet’s Minister of Defense (Joel Spence); director of hunter technology (Billy Merritt), and cocky newcomer Predator hunter (Mookie Blaiklock) next up to battle Earth. The press conference gets hot covering topics such as the eating owners’ wives scandal; the skull helmet injuries controversy; the new season of Real Predator Hunter Wives; Predator planet SNL hosting rumors; and criticism over too much rattle snake killing.
10/27/2022 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
National Park Radio
Indie-folk duo National Park Radio joins improvisers Sean Conroy and Mookie Blaiklock on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! National Park Radio performs songs that inspire scenes about location-locked love, outdoor proposals, a rookie hangman, and more!
10/20/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Betcha Sesh
Chad Carter and Jessica St. Clair join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about an assertive British boss, creative Broadway choices, and an airline’s response to offensive Bitch Sesh merch. Plus, negative reinforcement training techniques, cooking food by driving it around, a tennis team’s social chair, and more.
10/13/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 44 seconds
House of Dragons Too Dark
Dayna LoBosco, Mano Agapion, and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for spooky scenes about haunted vs. cursed dolls, a very annoying Pennywise, and the darkest scene in House of the Dragon. Plus, the recent fishing cheating scandal inspires scenes about faulty polygraph tests and more!
10/6/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Tripping at Meow Wolf
Pete Hulne and Sebastian Conelli join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about construction site hazing, pop vs. soda, tripping in an art installation, watch watching without any whales, and more.
9/29/2022 • 56 minutes, 20 seconds
LIVE at the Old LA Zoo
Andy Daly, Dan Lippert, Danielle Schneider, and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans from the Old Zoo at Griffith Park! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a zoo for animals at death’s door, a fire department that specializes in falls, the source of Trader Joe’s products, Happy Birthday singing waitstaff, and more.
9/22/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 45 seconds
How To Fix The Emmys
James Mannion, Pam Murphy, and Aman Adumer join Matt Besser for a discussion about how the Emmys hate sci-fi, and for scenes about a masterclass in negotiation, speaking slowly in a hostage situation, and overcommitting to an extra role on a war movie. Plus, the best-acted wigging out scene, an actor who can say all the sci-fi words, and more!
9/15/2022 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle
Jason Lytle of indie rock band Grandaddy joins Brian Huskey and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about optimistic airline pilots, Ozzy’s overcrowded entourage, faking happiness with an app, and more.
9/8/2022 • 1 hour, 35 seconds
Björk’s Podcast: Sonic Symbolism
On this episode of Sonic Symbolism, Björk welcomes her dear friends Jennifer Tilly, Nicolas Cage, and Thorval the Ice Troll to revisit old memories and to discuss the tracks from her 1995 album Post.Featuring Mano Agapion, Kenny Stevenson, and Sean Conroy.
9/1/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Water Shortage Police
Carl Tart and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for scenes about narcing on people who water their lawns too much, the heart of the practice squad, hot tub debauchery, dubious fetus facts, and more!
8/25/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 45 seconds
LIVE in Santa Fe
Eric Weiss, Michael Lovato, Rachel Michaela, and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans in Sante Fe! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about religious cars, shoe-shopping mermaids, cooking with a praying mantis, putting a fist through the wall, and more!
8/18/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
The Stool Humper
Jon Gabrus and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for scenes about bringing glue into an arena, taking a crazy dump during a religious holiday, bad camp experiences, an edgy new tv show about furniture, and more!
8/11/2022 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 19 seconds
Telethon Finds Grandpa's Beer Treasure
Musical guest Telethon joins Ronnie Adrian, Dan Lippert, and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Telethon performs songs that inspire scenes about acquiring eggs for a parade, showing up late to a romantic dinner, grandpa’s beer stories, a baby deciding its own future, and more!
8/4/2022 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 59 seconds
How To Fix Streaming
Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg, Jon Mackey of Big Grande join Matt Besser for scenes about whisper singing, being scared as a joke, all of LeBron’s content, innovative new streaming strategies, and more!
7/28/2022 • 1 hour, 27 minutes
Songs of Summer
Howard Kremer and Brett Morris join Matt Besser to share their picks for this year’s Songs of Summer! They’ll check out the latest from Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Latto, Leikeli47, GloRilla, Viagra Boys, Paolo Nutini, Wet Leg, Vandoliers, Kaitlin Butts, Haiku Hands, and many more to help you fuel your 2022 summah playlist.
7/21/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 14 seconds
Joey Chestnut’s Chokehold
Andy Daly, Kimia Behpoornia, and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for scenes about tips for a Beatles tribute band, high intensity business cards, and downplaying a houseboat. Plus, cornhole protestors, meditation camp for kids, hot-dog eating surgery, and more!
7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 18 seconds
The Sex Pistols Grundy Show
James Mannion, Ali Ghandour, and Hillary Matthews join Matt Besser for scenes about banning small talk, Tool’s social media manager, trying way too hard to get a celebrity’s attention, and more. Plus, revisiting the greatest Sex Pistols interview of all time.
7/7/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 3 seconds
July 4th Neil Young COVID Hootenanny!
It’s a Neil Young COVID Hootenanny on this week’s improv4humans LIVE from SXSW! Neil Young welcomes special guests Meat Loaf, Joni Mitchell, Dr. Fauci, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow to perform updated versions of their greatest hits and to answer the audience’s burning questions. Featuring John Gemberling, Danielle Schneider, Eddie Pepitone, Nick Thune, and Jessica Michelle Singleton.
6/30/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Skunk Trunk Weezer Fight
Chris Gethard and Pam Murphy join Matt Besser for scenes about ethically fighting at a rock show, Disney’s hired heartbreaker, Teal Swan, comedy acts getting real on the issues, and more!
6/23/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Steve Earle Plays JERRY JEFF WALKER
Legendary musician Steve Earle joins Brian Huskey, Joel Spence and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Steve performs songs off his new tribute album to Jerry Jeff Walker that inspire scenes about writing a song for a salesman, buying up a ghost town, bringing up dead dogs out of nowhere, returning a smashed guitar, and more! Check out Steve's new album JERRY JEFF here.
6/16/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
ASSSSCAT LIVE at SXSW 2022
John Gemberling, Danielle Schneider, and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser LIVE from SXSW! They’ll perform scenes about a bachelor-inspired restaurant, Dixie Cup stand-up, lying to the dentist, pharmaceutical acting, and more!
6/9/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
The Disneyland Report
Mookie Blaiklock, Monika Smith, and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Besser recaps his trip to Disneyland and his experiences with rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Goofy’s Sky School, Thunder Mountain, and the Teacups to inspire scenes about having to wear a generic wolf costume, fulfilling a vow to ride every single ride, Randy Newman’s long list of cities, and much more!
6/2/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 23 seconds
Rianne Downey on improv4humans LIVE from SXSW 2022
Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey joins John Gemberling, Danielle Schneider, and Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from SXSW! Rianne performs songs that inspire scenes about threats of the devil at your door, singing too loudly at a concert, losing a grudge list, insincere awwww-ing, and much more!
5/26/2022 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Danny Boyle’s Greatest Audition
Mary Holland and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll do bits in a hurricane, heckle a pitch meeting, and admire Harry Chapin’s willingness to say yes to literally anything. Plus, Craig’s Twitter feed inspires scenes about being cut from a movie, peeing ADR, and more!
5/19/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 21 seconds
Is It Cake?: BANNED EPISODE
With Netflix in the news, Matt Besser shares exclusive never before heard audio from the reality hit Is It Cake?. Finalists Anthony Sebatian (Chad Carter), Elizabeth Dormitory (Lisa Gilroy) and Jill Lynette (Vic Michaelis) duke it out for the top prize hosted by special guests Jason and/or Brett Oppenheim of Selling Sunset.
5/12/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Deer Bunting Season: LIVE from SXSW 2022
Danielle Schneider, Anthony Atamanuik, and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from SXSW! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about being appreciated for wristband work, an experimental Worf algorithm, tripping True West actors, a Gary Larson biopic, and so much more!
5/5/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 50 seconds
ME REX on improv4humans LIVE from SXSW 2022
Myles McCabe of ME REX joins Danielle Schneider and Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans from SXSW 2022! Myles performs songs that inspire scenes about a one-woman karaoke show, a never-ending party, and Tom Petty stuck in a treehouse. Plus, cheating the streaming algorithm, a dead relative gets buried in a Pet Semetary, and a restaurant that exclusively serves names.
4/28/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 5 seconds
420 Special: Why’s Everyone Tripping?
Adam Pally, Jon Gabrus, Anthony Atamanuik, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for an improv4humans 420 special! They’ll perform stoned scenes about a Utah dispensary, a restaurant where the waiters get roasted, and a terrible new TruTV travel show. Plus, a house with a non-magical closet, Universal Studio’s latest attraction, and why everyone is tripping on shrooms these days.
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 6 seconds
Easter Bunny Unmasked
Colton Dunn and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about ripping off Steve Martin bits, the Easter Bunny’s true identity, an experimental new cocktail, rehearsing a torture song, and more!
4/14/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds
March Madness, April Sadness
Ify Nwadiwe and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for a March Madness special with scenes about playing for made-up schools, dropping out while studying abroad, hyping up hot parents, extra-fun basketball practice, and more!
4/7/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 24 seconds
Oscar Slap: Matty B POV
Matt Besser was actually in attendance at the Oscars to see The Slap. He is joined by Bobby Moynihan, Monika Smith, and Aman Adumer to spill the tea!
3/31/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Oscar Picks
Lisa Gilroy, James Mannion, and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for scenes inspired by this year’s Oscar contenders! A tennis poser takes heat, kids go pro at the blackout game, and a horror movie gets pitched without specifics. Plus, Runyon Canyon wins an Oscar, checking the most nature boxes, Shakespeare’s first rehearsal, and more!
3/24/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 28 seconds
Fat Mike on Planet Fatness
Legendary musician and NOFX frontman Fat Mike joins improvisers Betsy Sodaro and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Fat Mike performs deep-cut songs that inspire scenes about getting harassed at the gym, checker vs. mahjongg, complex DUI questions, smuggling drugs in a real casual way, and more!
3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Nightmare Alley Geek Tryouts
Lauren Lapkus and Seth Morris join Matt Besser for scenes about drinking too much Liquid Death, bold student fashions, baby tips from a stranger, circus geek auditions and more!
3/11/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Joe Burrow’s Jeweler
Dhruv Uday Singh, Ronnie Adrian, and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for scenes about the mayor of a residential block, getting thrown out of a Little League game, and Joe Burrow at the jewelers. Plus, Besser shares a throwback to his prank show days with Redman & Method Man getting Ludacris to rap over an impossible beat on Stung.
3/3/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Ceschi and Willie Nelson’s Circle of Time
Musical guest Ceschi joins improvisers Hillary Matthews and Ali Ghandour for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Ceschi performs songs that inspire scenes about giving away weed at the Texarkana border, looking for a good lawyering suit, breaking glass at a pool party, and more!
2/24/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
The Voyeur’s Baseball Cards
Andy Daly and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser this week for scenes about peddling your vintage Star Wars cards, grabbing a bite at the Funko Pop store, a book report on novelizations, Jaws in France, and more!
2/17/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Valentine’s Day Special
Matt Besser and Danielle Schneider celebrate Valentine's Day by renewing and updating their marriage vows in the presence of their eight year old daughter, Sidney. Updated vows include Girls Scout cookie priorities, Shazam compliments, dad jokes, eliminating 12’s from multiplication tables, comedy genetics, and “I Believe I Can Fly” vs. “One Shining Moment”.
2/10/2022 • 40 minutes, 20 seconds
Vengagirls & Vengaboys4humans
Betsy Sodaro and Mano Agapion join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about getting dark on Zoom, reasonable math, and giving a tangy maid of honor speech. Plus, a Eurodance interrogation, an amateur inauguration singer, and the truth about British police caps!
2/3/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 29 seconds
International Improv Pt. 2: Confessions of a Milkman
Will Hines, Erick Acuña (Peru/D.C.), John McGlone (Scotland), and Eric Weiss (Santa Fe) join Matt Besser for another international edition of improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about pretending to be from Maine, a restaurant with an odor requirement, Hell’s Angels' lawyer after Altamont, a milkman’s confession, and much more!
1/27/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 49 seconds
It’s the Crazy Frog NFT For Me
Aman Adumer and James Mannion join Matt Besser to try and Stump The Old Man with popular youth trends that inspire scenes about a Clubhouse invite to shoot your shot, the Crazy Frog team’s latest attempt to stay relevant, hurtful TikToks, dubious internet cash advice, and more!
1/20/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 8 seconds
Workplace Hug Wristband
Paul Rust and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about prepping their Saturday night party songs, color-coded wristbands for hugging in the workplace, and more! Plus, Paul’s Twitter feed inspires scenes about a visit to Oprah’s house, the audience of a bombing comic, and a mayonnaise company’s social media team.
1/13/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 17 seconds
Besser’s Best Of Music 2021 with Howard Kremer
Howard Kremer and Engineer Brett Morris join Matt Besser to announce their top music picks from the last year, including Best Workout Song, Angriest Lyrics, Best Merging Onto the Highway Song, and Album of the Year. Featuring tracks by LOW, Me Rex, Melkbelly, Payday, Ceschi, The Killers, girl in red, Lily Konigsberg, De Staat, GAYLE, Doja Cat, Wet Leg, The Felice Brothers, Willow Smith, Manny Blue, Snapped Ankles, and many more.
1/6/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
Jojo Siwa vs. The Beatles (Re-Release)
Will Hines and 7-year old Sidney Besser join Matt Besser on a special debate-style improv4humans to settle once and for all who is the greatest musical act of all time: legendary rock band The Beatles, or rising Tik Tok pop sensation JoJo Siwa? Will and Sidney make their respective arguments on merch, meaningful song lyrics, best dance song, and the worst Beatle song of all time, before the final verdict is revealed.
12/30/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
An Armen Brown Christmas (Re-Release)
Christmas time is here, and it's up to Charlie Brown (Armen Weitzman) to save the holidays by directing the annual Christmas Podcast for Mike Mitchell, Amanda Sitko, Mookie Blaiklock, Matt Besser, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Will Charlie find the tolerance to keep Christmas cheerful? Does Pig-Pen harbor alt-right tendencies? Will Santa bring Sally the dildo she asks for? Tune in to find out!
12/23/2021 • 55 minutes, 49 seconds
The Beatles Get Back Reunion
It’s the reunion show you’ve been waiting for - join host Andy Cohen and Beatles expert Brett Morris as they gather John, Paul, George, and Ringo back together once again to discuss the highs, lows, and controversies in the ‘Get Back’ documentary. Hear the behind-the-scenes scoop on their wardrobes, drug usage, what really happened at George’s house, the truth behind their yellow drinks, and a tribute to the legendary rooftop concert; plus, an exclusive jam session from the Fab Four themselves. Featuring Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Will Hines, and Anthony Atamanuik.
12/16/2021 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
Lilly Hiatt and the Esther Terrestrial
Musical guest Lilly Hiatt joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Toni Charline, Charlie Sanders, and Brian Huskey for a special improv4humans recorded at the SiriusXM Garage! Lilly and her band perform songs that inspire scenes about keeping an old jacket with a person in it, stealing bikes in Amsterdam, a music interpretation artist with strong opinions, and more!
12/9/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
International Improv
Julia Kelly, Michelle Gilliam, Karen Davidson, and Will Hines join Matt Besser for a special improv4humans featuring performers from across the world! They’ll perform scenes about a big long-distance call event, diary confessions made public, a wrestling day for accountants, deadly holiday traditions, and much more.
12/2/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Neil Young & Friends Thanksgiving Special
Join Neil Young as he sits down for a special Thanksgiving roundtable with Leonard Cohen, Stu Hoffman of the Village People, and Sesame Street’s Robbie to celebrate the holiday with good food, cheer, and songs from the heart.
Featuring Will Hines, Vic Michaelis, and Jerry Minor.
11/25/2021 • 58 minutes, 48 seconds
Let’s Not Go Brandon!
Cipha Sounds and Toni Charline join Matt Besser this week for scenes about an extra flirty pai gow player, dating for Halloween candy, bringing nuts on a plane, taunting at a kid’s basketball game, and more!
11/18/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second
The Monkeymaker
Katie Dippold, Vic Michaelis, and Andy Daly join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They share their favorite horror movie moments that lead to scenes about getting comped for a crime scene, a terrifyingly slow costuming department, and a disgraced makeup artist seeking new work. Plus, a horror film with the lowest production value, holistically-sourced pasta, and more!
11/11/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Aggie Jokes
Mookie Blaiklock, Pam Murphy, and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser for scenes about telemarketers getting their lines crossed, an Aggie joke writers' room, a comic who causes relationship problems, and more!
11/4/2021 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Malignant Tigger Flag
James Mannion, Hillary Matthews, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser for scenes about a free couch that’s hard to get rid of, a neighborhood with a Winnie the Pooh obsession, and more! Plus, a special toast to Engineer Brett Morris.
10/28/2021 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds
It’s the Great Squid Game, Charlie Brown!
The Peanuts gang play games for their survival at a very deadly Halloween party while Linus clings to his belief of salvation by the Great Pumpkin.
Featuring Hillary Matthews, Monika Smith, Vic Michaelis, Kenny Stevenson, Ify Nwadiwe, and Sean Conroy.
10/21/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 52 seconds
Butts Up on Squid Game
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser to improvise scenes about the difference between scary and weird, a sensual zoologist, music-guessing game shows, and a party with Beatles fanatics. Plus, Squid Game inspires a jacks competition with high stakes, a punch buggy player out of control, and more!
10/14/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 7 seconds
Hayes Carll and the Little Rocks
Musical guest Hayes Carll joins improvisers Mookie Blaiklock, Ronnie Adrian, and Neil Flynn for this week’s improv4humans! Hayes performs songs that inspire scenes about God buying weed, a dad with lots of lessons, writing songs about every unsung city, including your cassettes in your wedding vows, and more!
10/7/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Songs of All Time
Howard Kremer (Who Charted), Ryan Walsh (Hallelujah the Hills), and Brett Morris join Matt Besser on a special improv4humans to break down Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Songs of All Time. First, they discuss the time Bob Dylan called out Tom T. Hall (for calling out James Taylor) before getting into the great debate over which songs should be ranked higher, which songs are missing from the list, and which songs have no business being up there at all.
9/30/2021 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 48 seconds
Mob Mentality & the Oath of Infectiousness
Gil Ozeri and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for scenes about hoisting a child to see a parade, important scanner talk, naughty chants, mob mentality, and much more!
9/23/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 56 seconds
Horns Down, Met Gala Get-Up
Jon Gabrus and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for scenes about getting invited on a honeymoon, an unsanitary toast, and priming crowd work targets at a Don Rickles show. Later, they confront Met Gala fashion, deal with tough period piece props, and Besser breaks down his trip to Arkansas and the Razorback football game.
9/16/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 38 seconds
Manchester Orchestra and the Tour Bus First-Timers
Musical guest Manchester Orchestra joins improvisers Seth Morris, Dan Lippert, and Talia Tabin for this week’s improv4humans! Manchester Orchestra performs songs that inspire scenes about a note from a backstage fan, a first-time tour bus, the perks of cave living, a romantic gesture that draws blood, and more!
Check out Manchester Orchestra’s newest album The Million Masks Of God here.
9/9/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Recall Election Special
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser chats with candidates in the California recall election Tony Baron, Minx Jackson, and Deepak Chopra. They’ll lay out their positions on the controversial dinner at The French Laundry, California’s raging wildfires, who ought to take over as Jeopardy host, and more. Featuring Sean Conroy, Chad Carter, and Dhruv Uday Singh.
9/2/2021 • 56 minutes, 52 seconds
The Price Is Right
Toni Charline and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a friend with a moon suit, bad bids on The Price Is Right, pretentious animal videos, and more!
8/26/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 13 seconds
Brick City Dookie Balls
Aman Adumer, Don Fanelli, and Pam Murphy join Matt Besser to improvise scenes about a brick store in Newark, Hogwarts House interactions, awful concert conditions, pitching an idea with some dookie on ya, and more!
8/19/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Vaccine Honor System
Joe Wengert, Monika Smith, and Kimia Behpoornia join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They'll perform scenes about visiting the Bunny Museum, climbers who take no advice, Disneyland’s extra precautions, a band that riles everyone up, and more!
8/12/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 26 seconds
Joe Pug and the Dad Defense
Musical guest Joe Pug joins improvisers Andy Daly, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Joe performs songs that inspire scenes about a used car’s glow-up, Willy Wonka’s nightmare tunnel, a controversial candle shop, and more!
Check out more from Joe Pug here.
8/5/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 24 seconds
The Action Boyz
Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, and Ryan Stanger of The ActionBoyz Podcast join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform improvised scenes about real wrestling, pervy dentists, and farting in church. Plus, getting mistaken for a bear, rubbing happiness in the faces of others, cheating Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and more!
7/29/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Space Jam 2 Extended Cut
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser shares an exclusive deleted scene from Space Jam 2, featuring a pre-game pep talk with LeBron, Marvin the Martian, Pepé Le Pew, Foghorn Leghorn, Snagglepuss, Scooby Doo, Lisa Simpson, Bill Walton, and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang. Starring Vic Michaelis, Kenny Stevenson, Ify Nwadiwe, Lisa Gilroy, Brad Morris, and Dhruv Uday Singh.
7/22/2021 • 52 minutes, 19 seconds
Emmy Noms
Paul Rust and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes based on the 2021 Emmy Nominations, featuring a lawyering doctor, Byron Allen’s opinions, and diarrhea on a waterslide. Plus, Paul interrupts a ‘This is Us’ shoot, calling into the turtle hotline, and more!
7/15/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Just Like Heaven and Andy Kaufman’s Son
Ronnie Adrian, Chris Gethard, and Toni Charline join Matt Besser this week for scenes about sidelining Lady Gaga at a barbecue, dirty cocktail attire, a Colonel Sanders conspiracy, and much more.
7/8/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 1 second
Army of the Dead Dancers
Dan Lippert and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about the true meaning of Blue Öyster Cult lyrics, a heckling Obama, making an EPK for the Big Grande special, and graceful zombies.
7/1/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
The New Celebrity Dating Game
Welcome to the New Celebrity Dating Game with your host, Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk! This episode, we’re joined by actress Anna Faris as she picks a lucky suitor from a hidden panel of three contestants based on a variety of questions. Featuring Lisa Gilroy as Anna Faris, Christine Bullen as Ellen DeGeneres, Kenny Stevenson as Nicolas Cage, and Mike Hanford as John Lennon.
6/24/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 57 seconds
NBA's Emotional MVP
Colton Dunn, Vic Michaelis, and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about introducing an emotional leader to an NBA team, a drive-thru worker looking to connect, flipping a house with weight-bearing chandeliers, and more!
6/17/2021 • 57 minutes, 4 seconds
JoJo Siwa vs. The Beatles
Will Hines and 7-year old Sidney Besser join Matt Besser on a special debate-style improv4humans to settle once and for all who is the greatest musical act of all time: legendary rock band The Beatles, or rising Tik Tok pop sensation JoJo Siwa? Will and Sidney make their respective arguments on merch, meaningful song lyrics, best dance song, and the worst Beatle song of all time, before the final verdict is revealed.
6/10/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Friends Reunion Cement Pond
James Mannion, Hillary Matthews, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a 500-day stand, confronting a neighbor about bottles being thrown in your yard, a sitcom pitch for the modern era, and much more.
6/3/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 25 seconds
500th Episode
Jon Snodgrass, Dan Lippert, Will Hines, Horatio Sanz, Peter Hulne, and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser to celebrate 500 episodes of improv4humans! For the first in-person recording since the beginning of the pandemic, Jon Snodgrass plays songs that inspire scenes about post-drinking shame, Meryl Streep’s celebrity fights, baseball ghosts with unfinished business, an Australian welcoming committee, and much, much more!
5/27/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Wonder Woman 1984 & the Invisible Plane
John Gemberling, Lisa Gilroy, and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for a special Wonder Woman 1984 rewatch episode! We’ll see how the cops deal with Wonder Woman’s collateral damage, how she got her archaeology job, and what happens when Cheetah meets the rest of the DC villains. Plus, something is wrong with Wonder Woman’s Pegasus, an argument erupts onboard the Invisible Jet, and a local citizen refuses to renounce their wish.
5/20/2021 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 26 seconds
St. Lenox and the God Lobby
Musical guest St. Lenox joins improvisers Toni Charline and Eugene Cordero for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! St. Lenox performs songs that inspire scenes about discovering the afterlife at a party, a eulogy for a specimen, cooking at Bed Bath & Beyond, breakup dessert, and much more.
5/13/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Pete Yorn and the First Absorbent Ball Gag
Musical guest Pete Yorn joins Seth Morris and Brian Huskey for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Pete performs songs to inspire scenes about the dangers of being told to calm down, getting back to restaurants post-pandemic, a lifelong My Fair Lady bet, planning a piñata fest, and more!
5/6/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Best Picture 2022: The People Decide
Vic Michaelis and Sebastian Conelli join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about buying fireworks from South of the Border, holding a bomb for a friend, and getting called out for wearing a Pink Floyd t-shirt. Plus, producers make their pleas at the 2022 Oscars, grandma decides who inherits her feather bed, and a doctor takes joy in delivering all kinds of news.
4/29/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 50 seconds
New from Matt Besser: Welcome to the Estates of Perfection
Mark Belner and his wife Debbie arrive at The Estates hoping to escape the increasingly inhospitable life of the city. While Debbie is taking her entrance exam, Mark watches the orientation video and encounters his first service droid. Starring Matt Besser, Danielle Schneider, Mary Holland, John Gemberling, Laci Mosley, and Dan Lippert. Listen exclusively on Stitcher Premium. For a free month, go to stitcher.com/premium, select a monthly plan and enter the promo code ESTATES
4/28/2021 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
420 Special: Can Pally? Conpalli!
Horatio Sanz, Anthony Atamanuik, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a special 420 edition of improv4humans! Light up and enjoy superbly stoned scenes about a 10,000 mg edible, scoring horror films from the 40s, alien NFTs, and so much more.Get your own i4h grinder and other merch here.
4/20/2021 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
Brendan Kelly and the Gravedancers
Musical guest Brendan Kelly joins improvisers Katie Dippold, Brian Huskey, and Seth Morris for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Brendan performs songs that inspire scenes about getting your affairs in order, dancing on graves, a band that won’t leave the basement, and more!
4/15/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Noisy Neighbors
Pam Murphy and Andy Daly join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about a workout plumber, overzealous backstage security guards, complaints about the tallest tree in the neighborhood, and more.
4/8/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Crap On Netflix
John Gemberling and Matt Besser let the latest Netflix original trailers inspire them to perform improvised scenes about the new guy at the Justice League, poorly timed documentary interviews, hardcore Formula One, pirates that spread like cream cheese, and a whole lot more.
4/1/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 50 seconds
Long Hair Country Boy & the Voodoo Doughnuts
Jon Gabrus, Mookie Blaiklock, Ali Ghandour, Hillary Matthews, Vic Michaelis, Aman Adumer, James Mannion, Dan Lippert, Lisa Gilroy, and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser for a special improv4humans recorded for SXSW 2021! They’ll perform scenes inspired by their hometowns about hipster donut shops, kid’s Taekwondo, the hardships of being a long-haired country boy, and a guest who sleeps in the weight room.
3/25/2021 • 1 hour, 28 seconds
Calexico & the Competitive Flower Arranging
Joey Burns of indie-rock band Calexico joins improvisers Charlie Sanders and Brian Huskey for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Joey plays songs that inspire scenes about the upside of smog, convicts faking cramps, competitive flower arranging, succeeding as a psychic, and more!
3/18/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 38 seconds
Chico & the Man & Aman
On this week’s improv4humans, Matt Besser and Aman Adumer attempt to bridge the generational gap by sharing pop culture from their respective eras, inspiring scenes about setting money aside for the hard drugs, the pressure of becoming a Naruto ninja, getting hit by a bird on a rollercoaster, and more.
3/11/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Beer Shark Mice
Pete Hulne, Paul Vaillancourt, and Pat Finn of legendary improv team Beer Shark Mice join Matt Besser this week for scenes about taking big artistic swings, meeting Springsteen in the backwoods, native Chicagoan greetings, and much more.
3/4/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 16 seconds
BesserVision
In the months after the events of SiriusXM: Endgame when “the snap” caused fifty percent of all Earwolf podcasts to disappear, Matt Besser is living in an idyllic radio landscape of his own making alternating between the original days of radio broadcasts; shock jock zoo radio; and most notably the legendary DJ known as Wolfman Jack. As Matt enters new decades encountering different radio tropes, Brett the Sound Engineer and former Earwolf producer, Dana Wickens begin to suspect that things are not as they seem.
2/25/2021 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
Car Chase Escape Plan
Horatio Sanz and Joel Spence join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about underwear drones, cool car chase maneuvers, a realistic game of Assassin, and more.
2/18/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Valentines Day Special: Family Feud Feud
On a special Valentine Day, join Matt Besser and Danielle Schneider as they call up former UCB Family Feud producer James Mannion to help resolve their disputes about the Family Feud format, strange survey responses, Steve Harvey, and more.
2/11/2021 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
Cruella de Vil Is In Her Late 20's
Tim Meadows, Lisa Gilroy, Toni Charline, and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser this week for scenes about telling a good snow story, Cruella de Vil’s true age, the deepest sleeper, and more.
2/4/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 12 seconds
Besser's Best of Music 2020 with Howard Kremer
Howard Kremer and Engineer Brett Morris join Matt Besser to review their favorite music picks from 2020, featuring top tracks from Laura Jane Grace, Food House, Pop Smoke, HappyHappy, Viagra Boys, Billie Eilish, Malin Pettersen, Deau Eyes, Rico Nasty, Bruce Peninsula, Naked Giants, The Lawrence Arms, Igorrr, Chatterbox and the Latter Day Satanists, Ashnikko, and Man Man.
1/28/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 37 seconds
The First Second Gentleman
Andy Daly, Toni Charline, and Tim Meadows join Matt Besser this week for scenes about ordering lard, crying about the movie Hook, the responsibilities of the Second Gentleman, and much more!
1/21/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Q Shaman Has Doubts
Hillary Anne Matthews, Ali Ghandour, James Mannion join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform improvised scenes about VR uncanny valley, characters from the Capitol riot, terrible Masked Singer guesses, and more.
1/14/2021 • 1 hour, 50 seconds
My Octopus Fiancée
Will Hines, Allyn Pintal, Greg Gallant, and Colin McGurk join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about hating on Disney, the My Octopus Teacher guy, and an anti-mask grocery protest. Plus, middle schoolers break dress code and Chris Stapleton fact checks his country lyrics.
1/7/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
OkStupid (Re-release)
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne enrich their lives by learning how to whistle on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow an orgasm eater on a date, meet expert booger disposers, and get familiar with a guy who sells his vitamin filled urine. Plus, we figure out what were the steps that went through to put up a misspelled STOP sign in the return of the Mope Report.
12/31/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 21 seconds
An i4h Christmas Carol (Re-release)
On Christmas Eve, Matt is visited by the ghost of Armen Weitzman who helps guide him on a journey to the past, present, and future in hopes that he will become kindlier toward his fellow humons Jon Gabrus, Amanda Sitko, Engineer Brett Morris, and talent booker Ele Woods. Will Matt be able to change? Tune in to find out! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com!
Original airdate: DECEMBER 10, 2015.
12/24/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 45 seconds
An Armen Brown Christmas (Re Release)
Christmas time is here, and it's up to Charlie Brown (Armen Weitzman) to save the holidays by directing the annual Christmas Podcast for Mike Mitchell, Amanda Sitko, Mookie Blaiklock, Matt Besser, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Will Charlie find the tolerance to keep Christmas cheerful? Does Pig-Pen harbor alt-right tendencies? Will Santa bring Sally the dildo she asks for? Tune in to find out!
12/17/2020 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds
Rudolph the Red Nose Freak
On a special holiday i4h, join Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, Donner, Mrs. Donner, Charlie in the Box, Water Gun Who Shoots Jelly, and all your other favorite classic characters as they embark on an adventure to fight misogyny, bullying, and fracking in order to save Christmas from being stopped by COVID-19.
Featuring Jess McKenna, John Gemberling, Zach Reino, Danielle Schneider, and Mookie Blaiklock.
12/10/2020 • 56 minutes, 46 seconds
Fake Bodega
Pete Hulne and Will McLaughlin join Matt Besser for scenes about Springsteen’s latest lyrics, casually hiring a hitman, a fake bodega, the life of an elevator attendant, and more.
12/3/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 32 seconds
Peanuts Holiday Interrogation Special
On a special improv4humans, Lucy van Pelt (Danielle Schneider) is interrogated after Charlie Brown winds up in the hospital and a suspicious string of holiday incidents occur pointing in her direction.
11/26/2020 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Tim Allen and the Freedom Shooters
On a special post-election improv4humans, Matt Besser is joined by Todd and Marlene Stickovich from Holland, Michigan to hear why they’re still confident that Donald Trump will be declared the winner of the presidency. Plus, celebrity guest Tim Allen (Kenny Stevenson) joins in to share his takes on socialism, the state of comedy, and more.
11/19/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 34 seconds
D&D with Mr. T
Improv team Leroy (Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Kimia Behpoornia, Josh Brekhus, Dayna LoBosco, James Mannion, Edgar Momplaisir, and Mia Schauffler) joins Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about dog lineage, understanding absentee parents, a Grand Theft Auto lawyer, and much more. Plus, a listener calls in with a story about a Dungeons & Dragons campaign gone awry.
11/12/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Apes of the State
Musical guest Apes of the State join improvisers Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Apes of the State performs songs that inspire scenes about tough guy school, listening for the important details, avoiding spoilers, and more.
11/5/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
The Undecided Voters
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser talks to panel of undecided voters Dan, Lance, and Jean. We’ll hear undecided takes on everything from voting by phone and the Supreme Court to Kanye West and fantasy football. Make sure to cast your ballot, humons!
10/29/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Exorcism at Walter Reed
During his treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed Medical Center, President Donald Trump (Anthony Atamanuik) exhibits strange, disturbing symptoms. A local priest (John Gemberling) stops by to draw out a demonic influence from the increasingly unhinged commander-in-chief.
10/22/2020 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Bogus Ballot Boxes
Ronnie Adrian, Ali Ghandour, Jake Sprague and Hillary Matthews join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about buying a new carafe, uninformed election workers, quarantine Halloween, and more.
10/15/2020 • 58 minutes, 34 seconds
Save Our Stages LIVE Pt. 3 with Carolyn Mark
Musical guest Carolyn Mark joins improvisers Joel Spence, Lisa Gilroy, and Vic Michaelis for part three of our special #SaveOurStages livestream supporting the National Independent Venue Association! Carolyn plays songs that inspire scenes about an exciting new mistress, a comedian with serious crowd work, and more.
Find out how you can take action at www.saveourstages.com
10/8/2020 • 53 minutes, 57 seconds
Save Our Stages LIVE Pt. 2 with Austin Lucas
Musical guest Austin Lucas joins improvisers Horatio Sanz, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines for part two of the special #SaveOurStages livestream supporting the National Independent Venue Association! Austin plays songs that inspire scenes about confusing personality choices, doctors with fatalistic attitudes, and finding happiness in bridge-building.
Find out how you can take action at www.saveourstages.com
10/1/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Save Our Stages LIVE with Jon Snodgrass
Musical guest Jon Snodgrass joins improvisers Seth Morris, Betsy Sodaro, John Gemberling, Dan Lippert and Matt Besser for a special #SaveOurStages livestream episode of improv4humans to support the National Independent Venue Association! Jon performs songs that inspire scenes about the lamest person during an earthquake, a death detective, Christopher Nolan’s latest movie, and much more.
Find out how you can take action: www.saveourstages.com
9/24/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
The Vow
Mookie Blaiklock aka LilMookieB joins Matt Besser to discuss of his podcast YOU ARE WORTHY. LilMookieB shares thoughts upon therapy, empathy, and why comedy is no longer of his focus, as more important being the spreading of love and positivity upon the world. Plus, Matt welcomes his former masterclass student Background (Eva Anderson) to share of her advancements in feelings and emotions since leaving the profession. In the words of Cobra Kai: strike first, strike hard, no mercy.
9/17/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Andy Daly is in Twitter Jail
Andy Daly joins Matt Besser to investigate his recent Twitter ban, inspiring scenes about Twitter HQ’s flagging department, finding common ground, stories from phone banking, and more.
9/10/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
Alaskan Walmart Longhorns Fan
Houston improv team Can’t Tell Us Nothing (Jon Myles, Tandiwe Kone, Antoine W.B., Amechi Ngwe) and Rafe Williams join Matt Besser this week for scenes about tossing burgers to an audience, speeding on the Highway to Hell, the constitutional right to invade personal space, and more.
9/3/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 46 seconds
Jim Bryson and the TikTok All-Stars Tour
Musical guest Jim Bryson joins improvisers Seth Morris and Brian Huskey for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Jim performs songs that inspire scenes about a hometown with an awful name, new laws in a supermarket, skipping a funeral to go to Arby’s, and more.
8/27/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Retired Pope Democratic Convention Watch Party
On this special improv4humans, retired Pope Benedict XVI and Donald Trump provide live commentary on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
8/20/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Anti-Mask Smash Mouth Penis
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser is joined by a panel of regular folks (Chad Carter, Sean Conroy, Lisa Gilroy) and Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell (Kenny Stevenson) - all of whom are pro-truth and anti-mask. They’ll break down which medical conditions prevent mask usage, debate the risks of government ‘chin recognition’, and review footage of those brave souls filmed in public refusing to back down and mask up.
8/13/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Jason Kutchma is a Shaggy-Eared Villain
Musical guest Jason Kutchma joins improvisers Sean Conroy, Horatio Sanz, and Andy Daly for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about a descendant of Shakespeare, the afterlife info desk, asking a neighbor to turn their crickets down, a drunk barbershop quartet, and more.
8/6/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Counterfeit Madison and the Canary in the Coal Mine
Sharon Udoh aka Counterfeit Madison joins improvisers Charlie Sanders, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Besser for a special music edition of improv4humans! Counterfeit Madison performs songs that inspire scenes about borrowing a canary for a coal mine, dating a stadium full of people, deciding whether to twist or shout, and more.
7/30/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Wild Horses (Re-Release)
Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead are all friends, make up the improv group Wild Horses, and have been specially requested for your listening pleasure on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Join them as they take us to a unique library story time, show us how embarrassing it is to be overly prepared for a phone call to a crush, and describe why cheese is sometimes not for everyone.
Original airdate: February 13, 2014.
7/23/2020 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Buttholes at the Reststop (Re-Release)
Zach Woods, Casey Feigh and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans. Listen to this episode to hear the story of how Matt Besser entered college as an athlete and left as a weed smoker, how Casey Feigh lost his virginity, how to handle your invisible dick, and what to do if betrayed by a beautiful and deceitful woman. Remember, everyone is a liar!
Original airdate: May 1, 2014.
7/16/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Brent Best and the Escape From Society
Musical guest Brent Best of Slobberbone joins improvisers John Gemberling and Tim Meadows for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Brent performs songs that inspire scenes about religious vandalism, a crisis over milk and eggs, deathbed misgivings, and much more.
Check out more of Brent Best here.
7/9/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Big Grande (Re-Release)
Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver, Ryan Rosenberg, and Jon Mackey are all best buds and together perform all around LA as the sketch group Big Grande. Today they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans complete with pirate speakers, passionate waltzers, and a guy who lives in a mall. Plus, everyone shares their best Shaq story during Crap On YouTube.
Original airdate: January 29, 2015.
7/1/2020 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Skin Cockroaches with Jenny Owen Youngs (Re-Release)
Singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs performs on an improv4humans with Matt Besser music episode, featuring Tim Meadows, Eugene Cordero and Katie Dippold. Her songs inspire scenes about a detailed plan on stealing vinyl from a music store and dealing with a bad case of skin cockroaches. Also, we learn the real story behind Banksy. Buy Jenny’s music at jennyowenyoungs.com.
Original airdate: April 28, 2016.
6/24/2020 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 37 seconds
Ute of the Butte (Re-Release)
Wake up sleepy head and tune into Jason Mantzoukas, Jessica St. Clair, and Lennon Parham as they throw on the cans for an improv4humans with Matt Besser that will make you say the Kool-Aid man’s famous catchphrase! Listen as they look into the life of a married couple who are partners in the police force, investigate the Kool-Aid man murders, and participate in a NFL style prom draft. Plus, everyone tries to help Jessica face her fears of the 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs.
Original airdate: May 22, 2014.
6/18/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Scooby-Doo Gang: Where Are They Now?
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser is joined by Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo of Mystery Inc. (Mookie Blaiklock, Lisa Gilroy, Vic Michaelis, Kenny Stevenson) for a look behind the scenes of the famed crime-solving team. In this exclusive interview, we’ll hear the story behind the Mystery Machine's name, how Scooby was trained to solve capers, and personal recollections of the gang’s most iconic team-ups and most notorious villains.
6/10/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Micah Schnabel Speaks To The Jury
Singer-songwriter Micah Schnabel joins improvisers Brian Huskey, Eugene Cordero, and Dan Lippert on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Micah plays songs that inspire scenes about speaking directly to the jury, car dealership mascots, gigging at a firing range, and more.
5/28/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 36 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 12
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature Suzi Barrett, Alex Fernie, Johnny Meeks, Mel Cowan, Tim Meadows, Danielle Schneider, Mary Holland, Chad Carter, Craig Rowin, Andy Daly, Owen Burke, Bob Dassie, Anthony Atamanuik, John Gemberling, Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, Paul F. Tompkins, Jon Gabrus, Horatio Sanz, Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!
5/21/2020 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Fauci Ouchie (And Other COVID Symptoms)
On a special COVID-19 edition of improv4humans, Matt Besser is once again joined by Professor Rich Fulcher along with child development specialist Janna Johansson (Dannah Phirman) and health expert Bob Ducca (Seth Morris) to discuss homeschooling philosophies, coping with unexpected symptoms, the future of handshaking, and more.
5/13/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
In Another Age, A Prince feat. MoviePass
Ali Kinkade, Jesse Dillon, Jeff Taylor, Melissa Heiman, Matt Schimkowitz, Alice Gherasim, Kim Parker, and Adam Macias of MoviePass join Matt Besser for a Movie Form about an ancient wizard, a palace intrigue, a fissure to the past, and modern family drama; this is...IN ANOTHER AGE, A PRINCE.
Check out a new Movie Form every Friday with MoviePass here.
5/6/2020 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
The New Kingston-Mitchell Trio
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna score a 2-on-1 private audition for The Kingston-Mitchell Trio with Tommy Little, one of the legendary folk group’s original members. What starts off as an audition quickly turns into a collaboration and a lyrical dissection of The Kingston-Mitchell Trio’s most iconic hits. Can Zach & Jess prove their melodic capabilities and be inducted into the new trio? Tune in to find out!
4/30/2020 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 11
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature James Adomian, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Joel Spence, Alex Fernie, Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, John Gemberling, Andy Daly, Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox, Will Hines, Lennon Parham, Katie Dippold, and Dan Lippert. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!
4/23/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 21 seconds
420 Special 2020: Bizarro Ernie Sanders
Anthony Atamanuik, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a special 420 edition of improv4humans! They celebrate with scenes about emotional Vulcans, shutting down a snot show, and an offensive Teddy Ruxpin. Later, a shoe repair store remains open during the pandemic and low battery alerts compete for attention.
Check out Smoke Me Up! here.
4/16/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Abbey Road’s Worst Review
Will Hines, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Joel Spence and Johnny Meeks join Matt Besser for scenes about coping with a Christmas goodie shortage, auditioning with an awful voice, and talking up a minor injury for fast treatment. Plus, buying tickets for an uncool band, Abbey Road’s worst review, and more.
4/8/2020 • 1 hour, 19 seconds
Bircho & Sid the Squid
Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Carl Tart join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll go behind the scenes of Rocky III, present a Star Wars book report, and discover Mona Lisa’s secret. Plus, an exclusive interview with NBA Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief inspires scenes about pushing for a new nickname and getting dragged by your heroes.
4/1/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 3 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 10
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature Gavin Speiller, Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Mary Holland, Neil Campbell, Paul Rust, Eugene Cordero, Colton Dunn, Neil Casey, Katie Dippold, Ian Roberts, Bobby Moynihan, Charlie Sanders, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, and Betsy Sodaro. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!
3/26/2020 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 2 seconds
App Talk (Re-Release)
Turn the lights off, relax, and enjoy today’s smooth episode of improv4humans! Allow Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, and Mike Hanford to entertain you with scenes involving an insect support group, Hollywood squirrels, and murderous sex organs. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.Original airdate: October 18, 2012.
3/18/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Charlie Mtn. and the Small Crimes
Musical guest John-Allison “A.W.” Weiss of Charlie Mtn. joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Joel Spence, and James Mannion for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! John-Allison plays songs off their new album that inspire scenes about letting go of a smashed up Tesla, interrupting Grandpa’s birthday speech, and a bloody shopping list. Later, the chief of a small crimes department goes on the hunt for a stolen wallet.
3/11/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Pilot Season
Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll follow the life of a Hot Cross Buns prodigy, attend a bible-weather study, and meet a commercial actor seeking recognition. Plus, pilot season synopses inspire scenes about an unqualified surgeon, a cop’s bad behavior that leads to unexpected success, and a kidney transplant with wild effects.
3/4/2020 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Is Anybody Smelling the Callery Pear?
Amanda Bonar, Allyson Phillips, Meg Joh, Jessica Svendsgaard, Cara Meyers, and Molly Doan of improv team WILD join Matt Besser for scenes about Jon Hamm’s twin brother, a bowling class, bukkake safety tips, and much more.
2/26/2020 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Spinach Bitch Witch
Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Victoria Longwell, Talia Tabin, and Zac Oyama of improv team Yeti join Matt Besser for scenes about bullying a reasonable dude, telling your girlfriend she’s got spinach in her teeth, and keeping the door open while taking a dump. Plus, full body injuries, getting zen about a John Williams concert, and a visit to Graceland II.
2/19/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Valentine’s Day Special: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Matt Besser tries to record a special Valentine’s Day episode of improv4humans with his wife Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh) but instead accidentally records an argument/discussion about Valentine’s Day gifts, marital chores, porn massages, Force Majeure stories for children, and how many knives to hide under ones pillow.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
2/12/2020 • 47 minutes, 18 seconds
Featuring Dolly Parton
Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll get post-show notes from Dolly Parton, come up with insulting band names, and cheer on a Hummus Boy. Later, a kids basketball team calls for time-outs and everybody gets into Auto Chess.
2/5/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Murder Juice: LIVE from SF Sketchfest
Colton Dunn, Chris Gethard, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a LIVE episode from SF Sketchfest! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a pickleball locker room, aggressive cures for tinnitus, soft swinging for an uber rating, bringing a smart suitcase through airport security, and much more.
1/29/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Murder Juice: LIVE from SF Sketchfest
Colton Dunn, Chris Gethard, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a LIVE episode from SF Sketchfest! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a pickleball locker room, aggressive cures for tinnitus, soft swinging for an uber rating, bringing a smart suitcase through airport security, and much more.
1/29/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
BESSER’S BEST of MUSIC 2019 with Howard Kremer
Howard Kremer joins Matt Besser to break from the traditional improv4humans format with a special Music Picks episode! Howard and Matt’s music opinions collide as they discuss and debate their top tracks from 2019. Plus, Matt spills the beans on the origin story of his music tastes.
Get your tickets to see improv4humans LIVE at SF Sketchfest 2020 here.
And get the latest on Matt's music opinions by checking out his blog.
1/22/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 43 seconds
BESSER’S BEST of MUSIC 2019 with Howard Kremer
Howard Kremer joins Matt Besser to break from the traditional improv4humans format with a special Music Picks episode! Howard and Matt’s music opinions collide as they discuss and debate their top tracks from 2019. Plus, Matt spills the beans on the origin story of his music tastes.
Get your tickets to see improv4humans LIVE at SF Sketchfest 2020 here.
And get the latest on Matt's music opinions by checking out his blog.
1/22/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 41 seconds
Joker Can't Improvise
Viral sensation Arthur Fleck aka Joker (Kenny Stevenson) joins Matt Besser to talk about the Gotham comedy scene and to workshop some of his material. Plus, Joker and Matt perform two-man scenes based off questions from listener call-ins.
1/15/2020 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Joker Can't Improvise
Viral sensation Arthur Fleck aka Joker (Kenny Stevenson) joins Matt Besser to talk about the Gotham comedy scene and to workshop some of his material. Plus, Joker and Matt perform two-man scenes based off questions from listener call-ins.
1/15/2020 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
The Exclusive Comedy File
Ian Roberts, Mookie Blaiklock, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for scenes about a bartender who takes sober New Years resolutions personally, agricultural inventions getting repurposed for sex, and an argument about sissy bars. Plus, a Little League ump’s bad call sparks a chain reaction and anti-marriage jokes go a little too far.
1/8/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 41 seconds
The Exclusive Comedy File
Ian Roberts, Mookie Blaiklock, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for scenes about a bartender who takes sober New Years resolutions personally, agricultural inventions getting repurposed for sex, and an argument about sissy bars. Plus, a Little League ump’s bad call sparks a chain reaction and anti-marriage jokes go a little too far.
1/8/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 33 seconds
Astronomy Club feat. Coach Eric Musselman & Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton
Jonathan Braylock and James III of Astronomy Club join Lisa Gilroy and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a friend with an Aladdin kick, taking bites from a candy house, and doodling for catfish. Plus, special interviews with Arkansas Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman and famed Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton.Check out Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show streaming now on Netflix .
1/1/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 32 seconds
Astronomy Club feat. Coach Eric Musselman & Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton
Jonathan Braylock and James III of Astronomy Club join Lisa Gilroy and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a friend with an Aladdin kick, taking bites from a candy house, and doodling for catfish. Plus, special interviews with Arkansas Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman and famed Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton.
Check out Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show streaming now on Netflix.
1/1/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 23 seconds
WILD Against Hugs
Musical trio WILD joins improvisers Vic Michaelis, Ronnie Adrian, and Will Hines for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! WILD performs songs that inspire scenes about the stress of answering the front door, taking vengeful inspiration from poetry, strong stances on hugging, and a volunteer club’s intense oath of entry.
12/25/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 39 seconds
WILD Against Hugs
Musical trio WILD joins improvisers Vic Michaelis, Ronnie Adrian, and Will Hines for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! WILD performs songs that inspire scenes about the stress of answering the front door, taking vengeful inspiration from poetry, strong stances on hugging, and a volunteer club’s intense oath of entry.
12/25/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Sing Along Holiday Special
Seth Morris, John Gemberling, Colton Dunn, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser for special holiday sing-a-long episode! Songs by The Pixies, Queen, Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens and others inspire scenes about sending your surrogate to a party, the Batman section of the library, lumberjack injuries, a Middle-earth love triangle, and much more. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here .
12/18/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Sing Along Holiday Special
Seth Morris, John Gemberling, Colton Dunn, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser for special holiday sing-a-long episode! Songs by The Pixies, Queen, Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens and others inspire scenes about sending your surrogate to a party, the Batman section of the library, lumberjack injuries, a Middle-earth love triangle, and much more.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
12/18/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Case Closed: Flat Earth
On this week's improv4humans, Matt Besser welcomes Mark Sargent, star of the Netflix flat earth documentary “Behind the Curve,” along with infinite-plane theorist Phil Graham, former physics teacher Sean Peters, and coin theorist Chuck Crenshaw to explore the different factions and theories relating to the idea of a Flat Earth. They debate everything from the truth about Antarctica to the power of phone numbers and more, agreeing on only one thing: the Earth is NOT a globe. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here .
12/11/2019 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
Case Closed: Flat Earth
On this week's improv4humans, Matt Besser welcomes Mark Sargent, star of the Netflix flat earth documentary “Behind the Curve,” along with panel of fellow theorists Phil Graham, Sean Peters, and Chuck Crenshaw to explore the different factions and theories relating to the idea of a Flat Earth. They debate everything from the truth about Antarctica to the power of phone numbers and more, agreeing on only one thing: the Earth is NOT a globe.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
12/11/2019 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
The Get Up Kids Shaqtin’ Dead
Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Sean Conroy, and Danielle Schneider for a musical improv4humans! Matt performs songs that inspire scenes about a writer reporting on the family Thanksgiving, pushing past the apology part of an affair, and a father and son looking for music about playing catch. Plus, celebrities get misidentified on the street, an astronaut deals with a difficult conversationalist, and parents take on the myth of dangerous street crossings.
12/4/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 50 seconds
The Get Up Kids Shaqtin’ Dead
Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Sean Conroy, and Danielle Schneider for a musical improv4humans! Matt performs songs that inspire scenes about a writer reporting on the family Thanksgiving, pushing past the apology part of an affair, and a father and son looking for music about playing catch. Plus, celebrities get misidentified on the street, an astronaut deals with a difficult conversationalist, and parents take on the myth of dangerous street crossings.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
12/4/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 42 seconds
OK, Boombox
Laci Mosley, Lisa Gilroy, and Kale Hills join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about dissecting an otherworldly casserole, becoming a TikTok star, and protest pregaming. Plus, Joe Biden relates to the youth, Emily Dickinson goes partying, and the state of Mississippi breaks loose. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here .
11/27/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 51 seconds
OK, Boombox
Laci Mosley, Lisa Gilroy, and Kale Hills join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about dissecting an otherworldly casserole, becoming a TikTok star, and protest pregaming. Plus, Joe Biden relates to the youth, Emily Dickinson goes partying, and the state of Mississippi breaks loose.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
11/27/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Dad Van: LIVE from St. Louis
Rafe Williams, Eric Christensen, Ben Lyons, Melissa Darch, and Tim Walsh of Dad Van join Matt Besser LIVE from St. Louis for scenes about partying with friends who definitely aren’t cops, a Garth Brooks hip hop set, a child with the appetite of an old man, adopting a zombie, and more. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here . This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
11/20/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 1 second
Dad Van: LIVE from St. Louis
Rafe Williams, Eric Christensen, Ben Lyons, Melissa Darch, and Tim Walsh of Dad Van join Matt Besser LIVE from St. Louis for scenes about partying with friends who definitely aren’t cops, a Garth Brooks hip hop set, a child with the appetite of an old man, adopting a zombie, and more.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
11/20/2019 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 59 seconds
GWAR, What Is It Good For?
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg of Big Grande return to improv4humans with Matt Besser for scenes about superpower puberty, a podcast about an Italian dish, a neighborhood emergency, single-word debate prompts, and more. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here .
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 53 seconds
GWAR, What Is It Good For?
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg of Big Grande return to improv4humans with Matt Besser for scenes about superpower puberty, a podcast about an Italian dish, a neighborhood emergency, single-word debate prompts, and more.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
11/13/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Snakes and Marijuana: The 420th
Horatio Sanz and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser to celebrate 420 episodes of improv4humans! They perform scenes about a wedding speech heckler, a Pepto-Bismol spokesman, shopping for horror supplies, a stoner zookeeper’s best joke, and more. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here . This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
11/6/2019 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Snakes and Marijuana: The 420th
Horatio Sanz and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser to celebrate 420 episodes of improv4humans! They perform scenes about a wedding speech heckler, a Pepto-Bismol spokesman, shopping for horror supplies, a stoner zookeeper’s best joke, and more.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
11/6/2019 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Valley Phantom/Horror Fest
Devin Field, Lisa Gilroy, Jake Sprague, Kimia Behpoornia, and Vic Michaelis bring you a special Halloween movie form double feature! First: a dirty police precinct. A run down rec center. A murderous magic 8-ball. It’s VALLEY PHANTOM. Then, a killing sparks a wave of fear at a music festival in HORROR FEST. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here .
10/30/2019 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Valley Phantom/Horror Fest
Devin Field, Lisa Gilroy, Jake Sprague, Kimia Behpoornia, and Vic Michaelis bring you a special Halloween movie form double feature! First: a dirty police precinct. A run down rec center. A murderous magic 8-ball. It’s VALLEY PHANTOM. Then, a killing sparks a wave of fear at a music festival in HORROR FEST.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
10/30/2019 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Manshots of Malort: LIVE from Chicago
LIVE from the Apollo Theater in Chicago, Ryan Stanger, Ben Rodgers, Kevin Reome, Liz Allen, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for another improv4humans! Audience suggestions inspire scenes about competitive parents at career day, a threatening yoga instructor, and a true sauna enthusiast. Plus, they get pressured into taking man-shots at a wedding and examine the superstitions of the 13th floor.
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 17 seconds
Manshots of Malort: LIVE from Chicago
LIVE from the Apollo Theater in Chicago, Ryan Stanger, Ben Rodgers, Kevin Reome, Liz Allen, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for another improv4humans! Audience suggestions inspire scenes about competitive parents at career day, a threatening yoga instructor, and a true sauna enthusiast. Plus, they get pressured into taking man-shots at a wedding and examine the superstitions of the 13th floor.
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Jake Troth and the Hot Milk
Musical guest Jake Troth joins improvisers Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Toni Charline, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jake performs an acoustic set of songs that inspires scenes about an ice hotel, an optimistic ship captain, navigating the friend zone, couples’ songs, and more. Check out Jake’s new album IT IS AS IF here . This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
10/16/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 4 seconds
Jake Troth and the Hot Milk
Musical guest Jake Troth joins improvisers Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Toni Charline, and Matt Besser for this week ’s improv4humans! Jake performs an acoustic set of songs that inspire scenes about an ice hotel, an optimistic ship captain, navigating the friend zone, couples’ songs, and more.
Check out Jake’s new album IT IS AS IF here.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
10/16/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 56 seconds
The Man Who Burned Down A Whole Town
Pete Hulne and Tim Meadows join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans! Pete, Tim and Matt perform an extended set tracing the misadventures of a renowned bartender through high-level mixology class, glory hole bars, a high school reunion, and the aftermath of a terrible fire.
10/9/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 35 seconds
The Man Who Burned Down A Whole Town
Pete Hulne and Tim Meadows join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans! Pete, Tim and Matt perform an extended set tracing the misadventures of a renowned bartender through high-level mixology class, glory hole bars, a high school reunion, and the aftermath of a terrible fire.
10/9/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Rambo’s 24 Hour Rule
Matt Besser is joined by legendary Vietnam veteran John Rambo (Kenny Stevenson) to answer listener questions about personal hygiene, throat ripping, celebrity crushes, Halloween costume plans, politics, intermittent fasting, and much more. Plus, Matt throws out danger scenarios for Rambo to expertly assess. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
10/2/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Rambo’s 24 Hour Rule
Matt Besser is joined by legendary Vietnam veteran John Rambo (Kenny Stevenson) to answer listener questions about personal hygiene, throat ripping, celebrity crushes, Halloween costume plans, politics, intermittent fasting, and much more. Plus, Matt throws out danger scenarios for Rambo to expertly assess.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
10/2/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Slaughter Beach, Dog and the Next Great Acolyte
Jake Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog joins improvisers Mano Agapion, James Mannion, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jake plays tunes that inspire scenes about describing a song without hitting any of the notes, digging up bones in order to be cool, and napping in a dollar bin. Later, they’ll order candy from a restaurant and go on the hunt for the next great acolyte. Check out Slaughter Beach, Dog's new album here . This episode is sponsored by Keeps ( www.keeps.com/IMPROV ).
9/25/2019 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Slaughter Beach, Dog and the Next Great Acolyte
Jake Ewald of Slaughter Beach, Dog joins improvisers Mano Agapion, James Mannion, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jake plays tunes that inspire scenes about describing a song without hitting any of the notes, digging up bones in order to be cool, and napping in a dollar bin. Later, they’ll order candy from a restaurant and go on the hunt for the next great acolyte.
Check out Slaughter Beach, Dog's new album here.
This episode is sponsored by Keeps (www.keeps.com/IMPROV).
9/25/2019 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Shadowbanning with Superego
Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins of Superego join Matt Besser for scenes about the origin of Jingle Bells, the phantom of a high school theater, and manipulating the YouTube algorithms. Plus, they’ll get turned on by hydration, a man steals everything from himself, and a reverend performs a wedding song. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/18/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Shadowbanning with Superego
Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins of Superego join Matt Besser for scenes about the origin of Jingle Bells, the phantom of a high school theater, and manipulating the YouTube algorithms. Plus, they’ll get turned on by hydration, a man steals everything from himself, and a reverend performs a wedding song.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/18/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 55 seconds
McCartney Plays a Middle School Dance
Brandon Gardner, Anna Salinas, Mia Schauffler, and Frank Garcia-Hejl join Matt Besser for scenes about visiting an IKEA cafeteria, family holiday traditions, and a grandma catcher. Later, fourth graders show off their questionable Halloween costumes and Paul McCartney performs at a middle school dance. This episode is sponsored by TodayTix ( www.todaytix.com/IMPROV ).
9/11/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 55 seconds
McCartney Plays a Middle School Dance
Brandon Gardner, Anna Salinas, Mia Schauffler, and Frank Garcia-Hejl join Matt Besser for scenes about visiting an IKEA cafeteria, family holiday traditions, and a grandma catcher. Later, fourth graders show off their questionable Halloween costumes and Paul McCartney performs at a middle school dance.
This episode is sponsored by TodayTix (www.todaytix.com/IMPROV).
9/11/2019 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
A Dog’s Journey Homeward
Sassy the Cat, Chance the Mutt, and Shadow the Collie are living the good life with their boy and his parents in Malibu. But when the boy gets taken to his grandmother’s house in Eagle Rock, the three animals promise to find him and protect him at any cost. Thus begins an inspiring, heartwarming, and sometimes disturbing adventure through Los Angeles you’ll never forget. This is A Dog’s Journey Homeward. Starring Ali Ghandour, Dan Lippert, James Mannion, Hillary Matthews, Ryan Rosenberg, and Pam Murphy. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/4/2019 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
A Dog’s Journey Homeward
Sassy the Cat, Chance the Mutt, and Shadow the Collie are living the good life with their boy and his parents in Malibu. But when the boy gets taken to his grandmother’s house in Eagle Rock, the three animals promise to find him and protect him at any cost. Thus begins an inspiring, heartwarming, and sometimes disturbing adventure through Los Angeles you’ll never forget. This is A Dog’s Journey Homeward. Starring Ali Ghandour, Dan Lippert, James Mannion, Hillary Matthews, Ryan Rosenberg, and Pam Murphy.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/4/2019 • 58 minutes, 36 seconds
The Best of Music Vol. 5
Enjoy volume 5 of improv4humans with Matt Besser’s best of music scenes, featuring music from Noah Gundersen, Colleen Green, Michael Dean Damron, St. Lenox, Ben Lee, Pedro The Lion, Sarah Shook, The Milk Carton Kids, Murder By Death, and Hop Along. Their music inspires scenes about inappropriate displays of grief, faking an adult epiphany, a homesick space colonist and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/3/2019 • 2 hours, 25 minutes, 34 seconds
The Best of Music Vol. 4
Welcome to the improv4humans Best of Music Vol. 4! Listen to incredible musicians The Family Crest, Laura Stevenson, Cory Branan, Worriers, Austin Lucas, San Fermin, The Smith Street Band, and K.Flay play their best songs as inspiration for improvised scenes featuring an amazing roster of the greatest improvisers in the universe including Will Hines, Seth Morris, Drew Spears, Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Jon Gabrus, Brian Huskey, Mary Holland, Joe Wengert, Craig Rowin, Jessica McKenna, Stephanie Allynne, Matt Newell, Mike McLendon, Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, Dan Lippert, and Paul F. Tompkins.This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jeffries Show Podcast and MVMT Watches (www.MVMT.com/IMPROV).
9/3/2019 • 2 hours, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Leroy’s Linsanity
Taylor Ortega, Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Josh Brekhus, James Mannion, Edgar Momplaisir, and Mia Schauffler join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about confronting an uncle over his jorts, a family that demands Volvo loyalty, and purchasing extremely impressive pants. Plus, a basketball coach rails against his most hated player, a pastor features a popular beverage in his sermons, and a shopper gets tattoos in order to score free stuff.
8/28/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 35 seconds
Leroy’s Linsanity
Taylor Ortega, Aman Adumer, Mary Anthony, Josh Brekhus, James Mannion, Edgar Momplaisir, and Mia Schauffler join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about confronting an uncle over his jorts, a family that demands Volvo loyalty, and purchasing extremely impressive pants. Plus, a basketball coach rails against his most hated player, a pastor features a popular beverage in his sermons, and a shopper gets tattoos in order to score free stuff.
8/28/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Paul Simon’s Outside Lands Wristband
Lisa Gilroy, Rachel Van Nes, and Allyn Pintal of improv team Bitchin' join Matt Besser for scenes about Paul Simon’s new millennial writing team, being mistaken for a pro soccer player, and a Green Day D.A.R.E. program. Plus, they’ll cut in line at the club, visit a stressful spa, and bring their exotic animals to the liquor store. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and NHTSA.
8/21/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 37 seconds
Paul Simon’s Outside Lands Wristband
Lisa Gilroy, Rachel Van Nes, and Allyn Pintal of improv team Bitchin' join Matt Besser for scenes about Paul Simon’s new millennial writing team, being mistaken for a pro soccer player, and a Green Day D.A.R.E. program. Plus, they’ll cut in line at the club, visit a stressful spa, and bring their exotic animals to the liquor store.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and NHTSA.
8/21/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 35 seconds
Never Affect
Anthony Atamanuik and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about pranking rock stars, pitching a compelling muffin story, lice that get in the way of an intimate scene, and Subway’s aggressive new bean dip campaign. This episode is sponsored by Audible ( www.audible.com/improv or text IMPROV to 500-500), and Raycon ( www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV ).
8/14/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Never Affect
Anthony Atamanuik and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about pranking rock stars, pitching a compelling muffin story, lice that get in the way of an intimate scene, and Subway’s aggressive new bean dip campaign.
This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/improv or text IMPROV to 500-500), and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV).
8/14/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Moofricking with Coach Jason Brown
Andy Daly, Owen Burke, and Bob Dassie join Matt Besser for scenes about a board game that’s impossible to understand, the origin of cornhole, and empty threats about running away. Plus, Matt has a conversation with Coach Jason Brown of Last Chance U that inspires scenes about replacement swears for your kids, the last hockey player to go helmet-free, and a coach who gets bold with his shit-talking.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
8/7/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 57 seconds
406. Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Thomas Whittington
LIVE from the 2019 Just For Laughs Festival, Matt Besser is joined by aspiring agents Larry & Terry Marks (Jason and Randy Sklar) as well as Geezel, the Just For Laughs Goblin (Thomas Whittington) for a conversation about everything from actual Earwolves to career advice to the future of Geezel’s tenure at JFL and more.
7/31/2019 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
Hip-pocketers
LIVE from the 2019 Just For Laughs Festival, Matt Besser is joined by aspiring agents Larry & Terry Marks (Jason and Randy Sklar) as well as Geezel, the Just For Laughs Goblin (Thomas Whittington) for a conversation about everything from actual Earwolves to career advice to the future of Geezel’s tenure at JFL and more.
7/31/2019 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
405. Jason Hawk Harris, Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan
Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris joins improvisers Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about being warned by your doctor to stay away from the light, adopting a pet that shares your musical tastes, and getting annoyed at the bones in your coffee. Plus, kids brag about their deadbeat dads and the Council of Nicaea amps up the badass parts of the Bible.This episode is sponsored by Raycon ( www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV ).
7/24/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Jason Hawk Harris and the Badass Jesus
Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris joins improvisers Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about being warned by your doctor to stay away from the light, adopting a pet that shares your musical tastes, and getting annoyed at the bones in your coffee. Plus, kids brag about their deadbeat dads and the Council of Nicaea amps up the badass parts of the Bible.This episode is sponsored by Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV).
7/24/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 14 seconds
404. Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, Radical Face
Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, and musical guest Radical Face join Matt Besser LIVE from the 21st annual Del Close Marathon! They perform scenes about a Mother’s Day ruined by injury, panning for gold at a dinner party, and a water park that runs out of napkins. Plus, an uneventful hurricane disappoints survivors, a ghost tour starts with the lowliest ghosts, and Union soldiers share why they got into the war.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and Raycon ( www.buyraycon.com/improv ).
7/17/2019 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 26 seconds
Holy Mohel-y: LIVE from DCM 21
Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, and musical guest Radical Face join Matt Besser LIVE from the 21st annual Del Close Marathon! They perform scenes about a Mother’s Day ruined by injury, panning for gold at a dinner party, and a water park that runs out of napkins. Plus, an uneventful hurricane disappoints survivors, a ghost tour starts with the lowliest ghosts, and Union soldiers share why they got into the war.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/improv).
7/17/2019 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 32 seconds
403. Mel Cowan, Johnny Meeks, Suzi Barrett, Alex Fernie
Mel Cowan, Johnny Meeks, Suzi Barrett, and Alex Fernie of Sentimental Lady join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about homemade napalm, a dick wiggling seminar, and a horse murder mystery. Plus, they break out their tactical sunglasses, take advantage of a Giving Tree, and make competitive counter-offers to a dog adoption agency.
7/10/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Sentimental Lady Does Bohemian Grove
Mel Cowan, Johnny Meeks, Suzi Barrett, and Alex Fernie of Sentimental Lady join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about homemade napalm, a dick wiggling seminar, and a horse murder mystery. Plus, they break out their tactical sunglasses, take advantage of a Giving Tree, and make competitive counter-offers to a dog adoption agency.
7/10/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Bangarang and the Opioid Crisis
Four-fifths of Bangarang (Ryan Meharry, Ryan Stanger, Dave Theune, and Toni Charline) join Matt Besser this week for scenes about trashing electric scooters at tourist attractions, increasing snack sales at Wayne Newton's show in Vegas, and a toy's firm stance on spine injuries and early marriage. Plus, they get stuck in customs at the US-Mexico border, score their emotional intelligence, and steal grandma's pain medicine.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
7/3/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Ordinary Elephant and the Musicians In Cars Drinking Tea
Special musical guest Ordinary Elephant joins improvisers Eugene Cordero, Paul F. Tompkins, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Besser! Ordinary Elephant plays a selection of songs which inspire scenes about the importance of cleaning your own fish, cheating on a vision test, taking away the keys to grandpa’s Cadillac, a man with a musical tea kettle, and more.
6/26/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 17 seconds
400th Episode: The Cake
Dan Lippert, John Gemberling, and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser to celebrate the 400th episode of improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a dress code bar, a common law high school fling, and a big-big brother program. Plus, they confront an airplane toenail clipper, take the fast pass on Mt. Everest, and deliver a post-improv set press conference. Besser reveals the cake conspiracy inside Earwolf.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
6/19/2019 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 48 seconds
Songland: Horatio Sanz, Hillary Anne Matthews, Brett Morris, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, Jen Eden
Welcome to a special SONGLAND improv4humans! Tune in as undiscovered songwriters (Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, & Jen Eden) pitch their original (improvised) compositions to legendary musicians MoByjork (Matt Besser), Aaron Neville (Horatio Sanz), Lana Del Rey (Hillary Anne Matthews), and Earwolf's own Brett Morris. The panel of expert recording artists will help these new up-and-comers hone and perfect their musical creations on their way to fame, fortune, and stardom. This is…SONGLAND. This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV or text IMPROV to 500-500).
6/12/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Human Composting at Galaxy’s Edge
Zach Reino, Sarah Claspell, and Beth Appel join Matt Besser this week for scenes about an unlikely green card marriage, deciding how to compost a dead relative, and an unenthusiastic Disney attendee. Later, they’ll settle an argument with a parking lot attendant, meet a gentleman goblin, and steal a valuable piece of art with a casual plan.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
6/5/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 12 seconds
The People Walker
Will Hines, Lennon Parham, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for scenes about finding shame in their stories, setting boundaries with a houseguest, and offering un-creepy compliments to strangers. Plus, a new homeowner gets confronted for their design choices, a human walker falls behind on his schedule, and a Disneyland info desk worker shares their philosophical perspective.
5/29/2019 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Game of Thrones Reunion Special: Ali Ghandour, Vic Michaelis, James Mannion, Mookie Blaiklock, Toni Charline, Chad Carter
Welcome to the Game of Thrones reunion aftershow, hosted by the eminent Andy Cohen! All your favorite characters come face to face for the first time since the finale to look back on the conclusion to Westeros’s hottest reality TV series. Shocking revelations are brought forth, unexpected reappearances are made, and old scores are settled in this special episode you won’t want to miss. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about politics, dream jobs, and more as the cast looks forward to the future. Valar Dohaeris, humons!Warning: this episode contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones series finale.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
5/22/2019 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Garrett Dale and the ChillLAX Tent
Musical guest Garrett Dale of Red City Radio joins Eugene Cordero, Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Garrett plays songs that inspire scenes about dropping your weed into a gross carpet, taking 911 calls with your eyes closed, and keeping unwanted songs off the party playlist. Plus, a coffee exec seeks a breakthrough in the shower, a chill-out tent gets mistaken for a food stand, and a house full of dogs gets in the way of a new job.
5/15/2019 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 57 seconds
Game of Thrones: Chad Carter, Mookie Blaiklock, Toni Charline, Ali Ghandour, Vic Michaelis, James Mannion
Valar Morghulis, humons of Westeros! We take you behind the scenes of the latest episode of Game of Thrones to answer all of your burning questions: does Bran Stark have an unfair advantage when it comes to trivia? Just what kind of coffee does Daenerys Targaryen drink? Is Lord Varys hiding a secret penis? And which dragon aspires to a future in the theatre? All this and more answered on a special edition of improv4humans: Game of Thrones!Warning: this episode contains spoilers for Season 8 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
5/9/2019 • 1 hour, 28 seconds
Magic For Measles
Andy Daly, Laura Willcox, and Don Fanelli join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about competitive concert attendees, a fight over the validity of a chocolate treat, and a previously unseen typo in the Declaration of Independence. Plus, grocery shoppers struggle to work for their food, pallbearers time a burial to the funeral playlist, and a viral video creator defends her authenticity.
5/1/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 41 seconds
ENDGAME: Ian Roberts, Danielle Schneider, Kenny Stevenson
Matt Besser recounts the tragedy of Thanos erasing half the universe and all of his improv4humans support team including the helicopter delivering his money due from Stitcher Premium. He interviews people on the street about where they were and what they were doing when their loved ones turned to dust. He also scores an exclusive interview with THOR the God of Thunder! Featuring Ian Roberts, Danielle Schneider, and Kenny Stevenson.
4/25/2019 • 46 minutes
420 Special 2019: Deal-A-Mealia
Horatio Sanz, Jon Gabrus, and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for a special 420 edition of improv4humans! They celebrate the holiday with scenes about hunting for great deals on poison chicken, exploring the dumpster behind Trader Joe’s, bullying the King in the North for looking like a dork, and using distractions to sneak food into the movies. Get your i4h 420 accessories here: https://www.podswag.com/collections/improv4humans/products/improv4humans-herb-grinder-bundleThis episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
4/17/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Loving the Pope’s Ring
Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, and Matt Newell join Matt Besser for scenes about cool improvising nicknames, the Pope’s most attractive ring, and a pioneer in dildo doctoring. Later, they visit the first ever roadkill-to-table restaurant, and 911 severs ties with a prominent superhero.
4/10/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Puckheads
Musical guest Money Mark joins Jon Gabrus, Matt Walsh, Craig Rowin, Laci Mosley, and Mookie Blaiklock for a special LIVE improv4humans with Matt Besser! Money Mark plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a dysfunctional zoo tour, an all-star hockey puck, and a manhunt for a sneaky drunk. Plus, a college security guard gets the laundry room shift and WWII soldiers jam out in their bunkers with repurposed equipment.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
4/3/2019 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 40 seconds
My Off The Chains
Aman Adumer, Ali Ghandour, and Carl Tart join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a virtual reality arcade that borders on the intense, a yearbook theft interrogation, and partying with Rice Krispies at a sleepover. Plus, they clean up a post-apocalyptic Lady Liberty and get real comfortable using next-gen slang.
3/27/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 32 seconds
Birmingham’s Ozzy Industry
Joel Spence and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser for scenes about a town that embraces its Ozzy Osbourne connection, feeling sad for someone who hasn’t lost any parents, and a sports mascot with a radical streak. Plus, they’ll try to keep from squeezing a new girlfriend’s dad, send out the fanciest frat party invitations, and deal with the consequences of licking a freezing pole.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and ButcherBox (www.butcherbox.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
3/20/2019 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 4 seconds
Calamari Consolation: LIVE from SXSW 2019
Jessica McKenna, Horatio Sanz, James Adomian, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser LIVE from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about dogs performing famous movie scenes, a Boy Scout going for their drone merit badge, and an engagement ring-themed dinner. Plus, a cool kid loses his frosted tips, a focus group works on improving the experience of drinking water, and wedding guests bond over avocado facts.
3/13/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
88 Fingers Louie and The Book Of Craig
Musical guest 88 Fingers Louie joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, Betsy Sodaro, Adam McCabe, and Matt Besser! 88 Fingers Louie plays songs that inspire scenes about a gameshow for selling out, the sexual act all men are too afraid to ask for, and apologizing to turn the tables on a bully. Plus, we’ll find out who still eats boogers at a school reunion, what really happened to Van Gogh’s ear, and which dish at the Last Supper was Jesus’s favorite. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and Dropout (www.dropout.tv code: IMPROV).
3/6/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 28 seconds
The Dragons
Ali Ghandour, Ryan Rosenberg, Jacob Womack, Joel Jenson, Jessica Jean Jardine, and Ronnie Adrian of The Dragons join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a child giving testimony for a fake illness, the search for an all-purpose hat, and a musician who wants people to experience his music with all of their senses. Plus, a musical Confrontation Corner inspires a scene about begging for prayers, and company higher ups struggle to fire an employee.This episode is sponsored by The Harold Ramis Film School (www.ramisfilmschool.com or call 312-883-1241) and Dropout (www.dropout.tv code: IMPROV).
2/27/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 14 seconds
The Instagram Adventurers
Bobby Moynihan, Charlie Sanders, and Ian Roberts join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform improvised scenes about a screenwriter overwhelmed with collaborators, terrorists that incorporate sightseeing into their plot, and Instagrammers who refuse to abide by safety regulations. Later, a messy actor ruins his costume, friends of a deceased person disagree over how to dispose of the ashes, and actors show off their personal dance moves during an audition.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and Dropout (www.dropout.tv code: IMPROV).
2/20/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Does Jason Rapert Eat Babies?
Neil Casey, Katie Dippold, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the newest apps on the market, taking a child to see cheap snow, and pedestrians who refuse to push the walk button. Plus, a certain senator earns a reputation for eating babies, a street artist encounters the lowlifes of his town, and an amputee showcases his new loose testicle.
2/13/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 58 seconds
Does Jason Rapert Eat Babies?
Neil Casey, Katie Dippold, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the newest apps on the market, taking a child to see cheap snow, and pedestrians who refuse to push the walk button. Plus, a certain senator earns a reputation for eating babies, a street artist encounters the lowlifes of his town, and an amputee showcases his new loose testicle.
2/13/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
The Best of Meta Vol. 1
Please enjoy volume one of the all-time best i4h scenes about improv, Matt Besser, Earwolf, and all things meta! This compilation features amazing performances by Tim Meadows, Joe Wengert, John Gemberling, Zach Woods, Colton Dunn, Charlie Sanders, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt, Paul Rust, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, Dave Ferguson, Dominic Dierkes, Sean Clements, Drag The River, Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, Ben Schwartz, Gil Ozeri, Mookie Blaiklock, Dan O’Brien, Danielle Schneider, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Jason Mantzoukas, Austin Lucas, Jon Snodgrass, Andy Daly, Peter Gwinn, Amanda Sitko, Andy Secunda, Mary Holland, Dan Lippert, Molly Bretthauer, and Paul Welsh.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
2/6/2019 • 2 hours, 24 minutes, 11 seconds
The Best of Meta Vol. 1
Please enjoy volume one of the all-time best i4h scenes about improv, Matt Besser, Earwolf, and all things meta! This compilation features amazing performances by Tim Meadows, Joe Wengert, John Gemberling, Zach Woods, Colton Dunn, Charlie Sanders, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt, Paul Rust, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, Dave Ferguson, Dominic Dierkes, Sean Clements, Drag The River, Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, Ben Schwartz, Gil Ozeri, Mookie Blaiklock, Dan O’Brien, Danielle Schneider, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Jason Mantzoukas, Austin Lucas, Jon Snodgrass, Andy Daly, Peter Gwinn, Amanda Sitko, Andy Secunda, Mary Holland, Dan Lippert, Molly Bretthauer, and Paul Welsh. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
2/6/2019 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Jesus Predicts Rams Win!
Patrick Noth, Alexandra Dickson, and Sebastian Conelli join Matt Besser this week for improvised scenes about making a bold fashion statement on the first date, a romantic chicken coop fantasy, and a family dispute over prophetic dreams. Plus, a football game turns a boy into a man, a couple goes shopping for a merkin, and the military implements child-rearing punishments into its combat regimen.
1/30/2019 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 21 seconds
Jesus Predicts Rams Win!
Patrick Noth, Alexandra Dickson, and Sebastian Conelli join Matt Besser this week for improvised scenes about making a bold fashion statement on the first date, a romantic chicken coop fantasy, and a family dispute over prophetic dreams. Plus, a football game turns a boy into a man, a couple goes shopping for a merkin, and the military implements child-rearing punishments into its combat regimen.
1/30/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 13 seconds
RIP Mean Gene Okerlund
Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Paul Rust, and Neil Campbell join Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans recorded at SF Sketchfest 2019! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a theatrical basketball team, a substitute wrestling announcer, and overconfident horseback riders. Plus, students pitch helpful school pranks, a political party expands their zipper-based philosophy, and a group of tense doctors make it their mission to steal an important document.
1/23/2019 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 58 seconds
RIP Mean Gene Okerlund
Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Paul Rust, and Neil Campbell join Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans recorded at SF Sketchfest 2019! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a theatrical basketball team, a substitute wrestling announcer, and overconfident horseback riders. Plus, students pitch helpful school pranks, a political party expands their zipper-based philosophy, and a group of tense doctors make it their mission to steal an important document.
1/23/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Austin Lucas and the Nashville Sads
Special guest Austin Lucas joins Peter Hulne, Charlie Sanders, and Horatio Sanz for a musical improv4humans! Austin performs songs off his latest album Immortal Americans that inspire spectacular improvised scenes about a man who would die for anyone, a traveling band that gets trapped in their search for a meal, a punk who meets his match in a conservative town, and a doctor who can’t handle knife wounds. Check out Austin’s latest album here: https://www.austinlucas.com/ This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
1/16/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 36 seconds
Austin Lucas and the Nashville Sads
Special guest Austin Lucas joins Peter Hulne, Charlie Sanders, and Horatio Sanz for a musical improv4humans! Austin performs songs off his latest album Immortal Americans that inspire spectacular improvised scenes about a man who would die for anyone, a traveling band that gets trapped in their search for a meal, a punk who meets his match in a conservative town, and a doctor who can’t handle knife wounds. Check out Austin’s latest album here: https://www.austinlucas.com/This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
1/16/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Animal Halloween: Live from UCB Sunset
Joe Wengert, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Betsy Sodaro, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from UCB Sunset! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a teacher with an extreme case of senioritis, a bunch of undergrads trying to score a Tesla coil for their party, and a haunted house that fails to impress its guests. Plus, a Sweet 16 attracts a visit from a great white shark, a cubicle worker explains his sleepy meditations, and the first ever space tourism expedition goes horribly wrong.
1/10/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Animal Halloween: Live from UCB Sunset
Joe Wengert, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Betsy Sodaro, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from UCB Sunset! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a teacher with an extreme case of senioritis, a bunch of undergrads trying to score a Tesla coil for their party, and a haunted house that fails to impress its guests. Plus, a Sweet 16 attracts a visit from a great white shark, a cubicle worker explains his sleepy meditations, and the first ever space tourism expedition goes horribly wrong.
1/10/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 9 seconds
High Holiday Special: Live at UCB Franklin
Gavin Speiller, John Gemberling, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans! They’ll revisit holiday classics that inspire scenes about songs from the director’s cut of Frosty Returns, re-dubbing The Fat Albert Christmas Special, and the processing line at the Island of Misfit Toys. Plus, we’ll meet a man seeking a permit for machine guns on his car and a therapist with an obnoxious wrap-up song.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
1/3/2019 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds
High Holiday Special: Live at UCB Franklin
Gavin Speiller, John Gemberling, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans! They’ll revisit holiday classics that inspire scenes about songs from the director’s cut of Frosty Returns, re-dubbing The Fat Albert Christmas Special, and the processing line at the Island of Misfit Toys. Plus, we’ll meet a man seeking a permit for machine guns on his car and a therapist with an obnoxious wrap-up song.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
1/3/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second
The Best of Music Vol. 5
Enjoy volume 5 of improv4humans with Matt Besser’s best of music scenes, featuring music from Noah Gundersen, Colleen Green, Michael Dean Damron, St. Lenox, Ben Lee, Pedro The Lion, Sarah Shook, The Milk Carton Kids, Murder By Death, and Hop Along. Their music inspires scenes about inappropriate displays of grief, faking an adult epiphany, a homesick space colonist and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
12/26/2018 • 2 hours, 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Best of The Bible
In the beginning, Matty B created improv4humans. Then Matty B said, “Let there be a compilation of the greatest biblical improv scenes ever performed on this show”, and there was a compilation of biblical scenes. And Matty B saw the compilation, and called it the Best of The Bible, and he saw that it was good. And improv4humans continued to remain the greatest podcast in the universe, forever and ever, amen.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
12/20/2018 • 3 hours, 30 minutes, 14 seconds
Best of The Bible
In the beginning, Matty B created improv4humans. Then Matty B said, “Let there be a compilation of the greatest biblical improv scenes ever performed on this show”, and there was a compilation of biblical scenes. And Matty B saw the compilation, and called it the Best of The Bible, and he saw that it was good. And improv4humans continued to remain the greatest podcast in the universe, forever and ever, amen.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
12/20/2018 • 3 hours, 37 minutes, 9 seconds
Big Grande III: Unboxing Earwolf
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg of Big Grande join Matt Besser for a special unboxing episode of improv4humans! They’ll unwrap their best Earwolf merchandise while performing scenes about shopping for passive aggressive gifts, a person who really wants everyone to guess what their shirt design is, and the loneliest items in a filthy car. Plus, a couple goes at it while chasing their dreams of YouTube stardom and a theatrical star upstages his friend’s play by attending conspicuously.Head over to podswag.com/improv for more i4h merch! This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, MVMT Watches ( www.MVMT.com/IMPROV ), and eero ( www.eero.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
12/13/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Big Grande III: Unboxing Earwolf
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Ryan Rosenberg of Big Grande join Matt Besser for a special unboxing episode of improv4humans! They’ll unwrap their best Earwolf merchandise while performing scenes about shopping for passive aggressive gifts, a person who really wants everyone to guess what their shirt design is, and the loneliest items in a filthy car. Plus, a couple goes at it while chasing their dreams of YouTube stardom and a theatrical star upstages his friend’s play by attending conspicuously.Head over to podswag.com/improv for more i4h merch!This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, MVMT Watches (www.MVMT.com/IMPROV), and eero (www.eero.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
12/13/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Don’t Stop or We’ll Die
Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are pop music sensation Don’t Stop or We’ll Die! They join Mookie Blaiklock and Matt Besser this week for a special improv4humans. Paul and Michael share sample tracks of their new album that inspire scenes about a first-time prank show producer, Michael Jackson’s struggle to write a song about love, and a disastrous dinner schedule mix-up. Plus, a groom takes precautions for his wedding boner, a disgraced spokesman steals people’s screams, and a parent tries to answer tough questions about Santa.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches ( www.MVMT.com/IMPROV ).
12/5/2018 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Don’t Stop or We’ll Die
Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are pop music sensation Don’t Stop or We’ll Die! They join Mookie Blaiklock and Matt Besser this week for a special improv4humans. Paul and Michael share sample tracks of their new album that inspire scenes about a first-time prank show producer, Michael Jackson’s struggle to write a song about love, and a disastrous dinner schedule mix-up. Plus, a groom takes precautions for his wedding boner, a disgraced spokesman steals people’s screams, and a parent tries to answer tough questions about Santa.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches (www.MVMT.com/IMPROV).
12/5/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 4 seconds
Speedy Ortiz and the Lemonade Report
Musical guest Speedy Ortiz joins improvisers James Mannion, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Apodaca for a special improv4humans! Speedy Ortiz plays songs off their latest album “Twerp Verse” which inspire scenes about Satan discovering a human more evil than he is, a softball team that shows up to a restaurant right before closing time, and a library that replaces all its books with lemonade. Later, we’ll meet a man who doesn’t want any romance out of his dates and a tour guide for the home of a sports legend’s sibling. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, MVMT Watches ( www.MVMT.com/IMPROV ), and ButcherBox ( www.butcherbox.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
11/21/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
Speedy Ortiz and the Lemonade Report
Musical guest Speedy Ortiz joins improvisers James Mannion, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Apodaca for a special improv4humans! Speedy Ortiz plays songs off their latest album “Twerp Verse” which inspire scenes about Satan discovering a human more evil than he is, a softball team that shows up to a restaurant right before closing time, and a library that replaces all its books with lemonade. Later, we’ll meet a man who doesn’t want any romance out of his dates and a tour guide for the home of a sports legend’s sibling.This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast, MVMT Watches (www.MVMT.com/IMPROV), and ButcherBox (www.butcherbox.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
11/21/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 2 seconds
The White Album’s 50th Anniversary
Will Hines, Joel Spence, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ White Album! They’ll pick apart their favorite tracks from the 2018 remaster, inspiring scenes about introducing a friend with a confusing amount of names, a couple in counseling because of a disparity in sexiness, and a waiter with an invasive flirting style. Plus, Linda McCartney gets annoyed with Paul for writing songs about his dog, the Queen makes herself hated by children, and an older Elvis tries to come up with a fresh concept. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and BeFrugal ( www.befrugal.com/IMPROV ).
11/14/2018 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 52 seconds
The White Album’s 50th Anniversary
Will Hines, Joel Spence, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ White Album! They’ll pick apart their favorite tracks from the 2018 remaster, inspiring scenes about introducing a friend with a confusing amount of names, a couple in counseling because of a disparity in sexiness, and a waiter with an invasive flirting style. Plus, Linda McCartney gets annoyed with Paul for writing songs about his dog, the Queen makes herself hated by children, and an older Elvis tries to come up with a fresh concept.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and BeFrugal (www.befrugal.com/IMPROV).
11/14/2018 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 16 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 9
The humons have cast their votes, and here are your favorite scenes of 2018! These performances feature Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox, Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Curtis Gwinn, Tim Meadows, Peter Hulne, Colton Dunn, Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Walsh, Andy Daly, Danielle Schneider, Will Hines, Shaun Diston, Seth Morris, Mike Mitchell, Ego Nwodim, Craig Rowin, Ian Roberts, Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Matt Walsh, Chad Carter, Carl Tart, Hillary Matthews, Ali Ghandour, Gavin Speiller, Phil Rosenthal, Andy Daly,, Katie Dippold, and Ari Voukydis. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast.
11/8/2018 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 20 seconds
The Purge: Earwolf
This is not a test. This is your emergency podcast system announcing the commencement of the Annual Purge sanctioned by the U.S. Government & Scripps. Weapons of class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge. All other weapons are restricted. Government officials and Scripps officers of ranking 10 have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours. Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning until 7 a.m., when The Purge concludes. Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, a nation reborn. May Squarespace be with you all. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and eero ( www.eero.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
10/31/2018 • 1 hour
The Purge: Earwolf
This is not a test. This is your emergency podcast system announcing the commencement of the Annual Purge sanctioned by the U.S. Government & Scripps. Weapons of class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge. All other weapons are restricted. Government officials and Scripps officers of ranking 10 have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours. Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning until 7 a.m., when The Purge concludes. Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, a nation reborn. May Squarespace be with you all.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and eero (www.eero.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
10/31/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute
Hop Along and the Funky Butt
Special musical guest Frances Quinlan of Hop Along joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Seth Morris for this week’s improv4humans! Hop Along plays songs that inspire scenes about a kid under pressure to whistle well, an open house that attracts jazz fans, and a mom who finds a solution for bullies on the dark web. Later, a family hashes out their issues at Disneyland, sloppy weapons testers cause lab accidents, and a library gets packed with bands researching their songs. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show podcast.
10/24/2018 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 25 seconds
Hop Along and the Funky Butt
Special musical guest Frances Quinlan of Hop Along joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, and Seth Morris for this week’s improv4humans! Hop Along plays songs that inspire scenes about a kid under pressure to whistle well, an open house that attracts jazz fans, and a mom who finds a solution for bullies on the dark web. Later, a family hashes out their issues at Disneyland, sloppy weapons testers cause lab accidents, and a library gets packed with bands researching their songs. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show podcast.
10/24/2018 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 18 seconds
They Could’ve Had a V8
Beth Appel, Aman Adumer, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll meet a weed-obsessed border patrol agent, a principal determined to learn the newest schoolyard slang, and a teamwork-oriented superhero squad. Plus, a trick-or-treater changes his costume to receive more candy, and a grandma finds a way to put V8 into everything.
10/17/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 16 seconds
They Could’ve Had a V8
Beth Appel, Aman Adumer, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll meet a weed-obsessed border patrol agent, a principal determined to learn the newest schoolyard slang, and a teamwork-oriented superhero squad. Plus, a trick-or-treater changes his costume to receive more candy, and a grandma finds a way to put V8 into everything.
10/17/2018 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 7 seconds
LeBron James’ Last Words Before He Turns To Ash
Paul Rust and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for another improv4humans! They perform scenes about a child with a doglike cough, an office confrontation over using bottled water in the coffee maker, and the origin of the twins from The Shining. Later, parents dress up as a couple in crisis for Halloween, God modernizes his message, and a news department witnesses true performance art. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show podcast.
10/10/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 3 seconds
LeBron James’ Last Words Before He Turns To Ash
Paul Rust and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for another improv4humans! They perform scenes about a child with a doglike cough, an office confrontation over using bottled water in the coffee maker, and the origin of the twins from The Shining. Later, parents dress up as a couple in crisis for Halloween, God modernizes his message, and a news department witnesses true performance art. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show podcast.
10/10/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Father Flannigan’s Fun Facts about Football
Sean Conroy joins Matt Besser for a special one-on-one improv4humans! They’ll search for the real definition of a Devil’s Triangle, follow a Bronx vs. South drinking game, and find out what happens when you fall behind in acting class. Plus, an improv troupe goes street busking, zombie survivors venture into a quarantine area, and Sean acquires an unusual support animal.
10/3/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Father Flannigan’s Fun Facts about Football
Sean Conroy joins Matt Besser for a special one-on-one improv4humans! They’ll search for the real definition of a Devil’s Triangle, follow a Bronx vs. South drinking game, and find out what happens when you fall behind in acting class. Plus, an improv troupe goes street busking, zombie survivors venture into a quarantine area, and Sean acquires an unusual support animal.
10/3/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Murder by Death & Jason Ghosts #JasonJasFin
Special musical guest Murder by Death returns to improv4humans along with improvisers Brian Huskey, Betsy Sodaro, and Eugene Cordero! Murder by Death plays songs off their latest album “The Other Shore” that inspire scenes about which holidays astronauts can come out of cryosleep for, a guitar-shaped spacecraft, and an artist whose work gets drastically misinterpreted. Plus, a sleep study deals with troublesome patients, and a homesick space colonist can’t find anything good to say about his new planet.
9/26/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Murder by Death & Jason Ghosts #JasonJasFin
Special musical guest Murder by Death returns to improv4humans along with improvisers Brian Huskey, Betsy Sodaro, and Eugene Cordero! Murder by Death plays songs off their latest album “The Other Shore” that inspire scenes about which holidays astronauts can come out of cryosleep for, a guitar-shaped spacecraft, and an artist whose work gets drastically misinterpreted. Plus, a sleep study deals with troublesome patients, and a homesick space colonist can’t find anything good to say about his new planet.
9/26/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Time-Traveling Apostle
Ian Roberts, Mary Holland, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a sports fan with an obnoxious cheer, an extremely suspicious laundromat, and a diagnosis from a fake doctor. Later, Jesus offers cosmetic perks to his apostles, mechanics make a game out of guessing their customers’ problems, and a farmer gives his chickens a fighting chance. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/19/2018 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 23 seconds
Time-Traveling Apostle
Ian Roberts, Mary Holland, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a sports fan with an obnoxious cheer, an extremely suspicious laundromat, and a diagnosis from a fake doctor. Later, Jesus offers cosmetic perks to his apostles, mechanics make a game out of guessing their customers’ problems, and a farmer gives his chickens a fighting chance. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/19/2018 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 14 seconds
The Milk Carton Kids and the Adult Epiphany
Singer-songwriters Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan aka The Milk Carton Kids return along with improvisers Mary Holland, Seth Morris, and Horatio Sanz for a special musical improv4humans! The Milk Carton Kids bring the whole band to play songs from their newest album “All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do,” inspiring scenes about learning to love in a weird way, a man who is depressed because he’s been masturbating wrong his whole life, and a teen that desperately wants to have an adult epiphany. Plus, they test out creepy pickup lines and a father deals with his addiction to mustache rides.
9/13/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 14 seconds
The Milk Carton Kids, Mary Holland, Seth Morris, Horatio Sanz
Singer-songwriters Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan aka The Milk Carton Kids return along with improvisers Mary Holland, Seth Morris, and Horatio Sanz for a special musical improv4humans! The Milk Carton Kids bring the whole band to play songs from their newest album “All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do,” inspiring scenes about learning to love in a weird way, a man who is depressed because he’s been masturbating wrong his whole life, and a teen that desperately wants to have an adult epiphany. Plus, they test out creepy pickup lines and a father deals with his addiction to mustache rides.
9/13/2018 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 47 seconds
The Ten
Earwolf has a new improv show, and all of the performers are YouTube stars! Matt Besser gets to know a slew of multi-platform influencers, internet celebrities and content creators as they iron out all their beefs and feuds through the art of rap. Will the New 10 bring the talent they need to make their show a hit? Tune in to find out!This episode is sponsored by Squarespace ( www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/6/2018 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 20 seconds
The Ten
Earwolf has a new improv show, and all of the performers are YouTube stars! Matt Besser gets to know a slew of multi-platform influencers, internet celebrities and content creators as they iron out all their beefs and feuds through the art of rap. Will the New 10 bring the talent they need to make their show a hit? Tune in to find out!This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
9/6/2018 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 19 seconds
Sarah Shook and The Karaoke Ref
Musical guest Sarah Shook joins improvisers Billy Merritt, Laci Mosley, Aman Adumer, and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Sarah performs songs that inspire scenes about having your friend’s back during a knife fight, inappropriate expressions of grief, and instructions for how to smoke while having sex. Plus, karaoke singers riff on Dwight Yoakam and a pet owner tries to return his lemon of a dog.This episode is sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( www.NHTSA.gov ).
8/29/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Sarah Shook and The Karaoke Ref
Musical guest Sarah Shook joins improvisers Billy Merritt, Laci Mosley, Aman Adumer, and Matt Besser for a special improv4humans! Sarah performs songs that inspire scenes about having your friend’s back during a knife fight, inappropriate expressions of grief, and instructions for how to smoke while having sex. Plus, karaoke singers riff on Dwight Yoakam and a pet owner tries to return his lemon of a dog. This episode is sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.NHTSA.gov).
8/29/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Post-Post Malone
Andy Daly and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about overcoming sexism in the magic industry, a dispute between a pair of independent inventors, and choosing from a selection of reincarnation options. Later, the military optimizes their prayer strategy and a nude jogger goes the extra mile. This episode is sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.NHTSA.gov).
8/22/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 47 seconds
Liz Wheeler Loves Bird Scooters
Victoria Longwell, Drew Tarver, and Dan Lippert join Matt Besser to check in with the executive producer of Seeso, meet a mom driven nuts by her family’s cries for help, and follow a YouTube-trained stunt coordinator. Later, right-wingers voice their outrage over tapas, a town council meeting prioritizes stupid issues, and paid online commenters compete for a top gig.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/improv code: IMPROV) and Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV or text IMPROV to 500-500).
8/16/2018 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 47 seconds
No Jurassic Improv
Matt Besser is joined by famed scientist Dr. Ian Malcolm, one of the early detractors of genetically recreating and re-engineering dinosaurs. Nearly killed at Jurassic Park many times, Dr. Malcolm is with us today to discuss dinosaurs, improv, and why the two don’t mix.
8/9/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Southern Momma’s Dog Days
John Gemberling and Gavin Speiller join Matt Besser to get stoked over a piñata at a bachelor party, take lessons in comedy from the Southern Momma, and conduct a crime scene investigation with lurid tactics on a special improv3humans! Plus, Gemberling is back and bestiality is the topic once again. Be warned.
8/1/2018 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 58 seconds
My Hamburger’s 15th Birthday
Mike Mitchell, Ego Nwodim, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a birthday bash for a hamburger, the mental state of wearing pants, and a bitcoin scam. Later, we’ll visit the final round of Chuck E. Cheese mascot auditions, a cutthroat piñata party, and an ass-eating bar.
7/25/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Pedro the Lion and the Atlantaquarium
Musical guest David Bazan of Pedro the Lion returns along with improvisers Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Jon Gabrus! David plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about an apology for a mysterious drunken behavior, an anger management group that only makes patients angrier, and a cab driver who mishears his destination. Plus, a key witness sneaks suspicious boasts into his testimony and a mistress demands secrecy for unexpected reasons.
7/18/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 6 seconds
LIVE from DCM 2018 Pt. 2
Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, and Jess McKenna join Matt Besser LIVE from DCM 2018! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a theme park ride that checks your fear threshold, a spinning top with a compelling backstory, and the process by which M&M mascots are selected. Plus, Matt is joined by Jason Mantzoukas and winners of contest4improv4humans Can’t Tell Us Nothing (Tandiwe Kone, Jon Myles, Amechi Ngwe, Antoine W.B.) to meet gang of doll bandits, a movie quoter who hits the big time, and a baker who refuses to make a cake for vegans.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
7/11/2018 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 52 seconds
LIVE from DCM 20 Pt. 1
Anthony Atamanuik, Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Adam Pally, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Chad Carter, Jon Gabrus, Matt Walsh, and Ian Roberts join Matt Besser LIVE from the 20th annual Del Close Marathon! They’ll perform scenes about combative healing rock salesmen, the search for an antique claw hammer, and a man who may have accidentally purchased a daughter. Plus, they’ll deal with lounge chair nazis, making baby food in open spaces, and a board game about life experiences.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
7/4/2018 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 43 seconds
Flying Porta Potty
Tim Meadows, Toni Charline, and Dan Lippert join Matt Besser for scenes about a restaurant that specializes in celebrity favorites, a fireplace soundtrack recording, and a guru who sees his clients in a bathroom stall. Plus, a mother searches for a baby that blew away in the wind, and a glassblower deals with the fallout from his shoddy product.
6/27/2018 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 40 seconds
Ben Lee and the Pregnant Rhododendrons
Special musical guest Ben Lee returns along with improvisers Danielle Schneider, Rose O’Shea, Jacob Wysocki, and Devin Field for this week’s improv4humans! Ben plays songs from his musical “B Is for Beer” that inspire scenes about a campaign to make beer more drinkable, the Dalai Lama’s messy personal life, and a plant-based romance. Later, we’ll meet a couple that everyone is betting on as well as a rock star defending her title to the death.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
6/20/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 59 seconds
Spilling Tea
Will Hines, Shaun Diston, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll introduce us to a human doormat, a registered poser, and a student who takes lunch wherever he pleases. Plus, we’ll hear about a “history of the future” class, a musical about the banana shortage, and a stand-up comic who relies on charm instead of humor.
6/14/2018 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 35 seconds
El Duce Fell Asleep On The Train Tracks
Mary Holland and Matt Newell join Matt Besser to dig deep into the couple mind on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll disagree over the aspirations of Barbies, experience a beaver injection, and take a visit to laugh therapy. Plus, we’ll meet the hype man at a video resume service and a weed shop that specializes in paternal feelings.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/IMPROV).
6/7/2018 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 21 seconds
Ed Greenberg of The Committee
Ed Greenberg of the legendary improv group The Committee joins Matt Besser and Horatio Sanz for a special improv4humans! First, Matt interviews former vaudeville performer and Three Stooges rival Poo Baloney. Then, Ed talks about the formation of The Committee and the Harold before they call up actress and fellow Committee member Ruth Silveira to get into a discussion on Del Close, women, and improvisational theatre.
5/31/2018 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 15 seconds
Astral Weeks with Ryan Walsh
Musician and author Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills joins improvisers Andy Daly, Danielle Schneider, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Ryan talks about his book Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, inspiring scenes about a homeschooled music class that goes off the rails, a musical jug salesman, and a U2 imposter band. Later, we’ll hear calls to an LSD support hotline before meeting a couple of disinterested local heroes.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
5/24/2018 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 44 seconds
Volunteer Genie: LIVE from SXSW 2018
Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a very young babysitter, a couple swapping disturbing stories on a first date, and a series of wasted wishes. Later, Alex Jones unearths an ice cream conspiracy and millennial students learn how to use their imaginations.
5/17/2018 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 34 seconds
OLD GRAY LADY
Dan Lippert and Toni Charline join Matt Besser for scenes about a talk show host who gets physical during interviews, a confrontation over stolen newspapers, and a series of destructive prank phone calls. Later, a rich kid’s fort getting knocked down leads to an investigation and Toni’s housemates use her teeth grinding to their own advantage.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV)
5/10/2018 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 41 seconds
St. Lenox and the Pool With Lips
Musical guest St. Lenox joins improvisers Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Morris, and Janet Varney for this week’s improv4humans! St. Lenox plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a jingle karaoke bar, the ghosts of deceased authors, and law students with big dreams. Plus, they’ll visit a highly advanced kindergarten before following Janet through her high school reunion.
5/2/2018 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Frisbee Cheer
Carl Tart, Hillary Matthews, and Ali Ghandour join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll hear about an extremely personalized wine bar, airplane passengers who rally against an obnoxious farter, and cheerleaders that lead their cheers with facts. Later, a street interview inspires terrible gift ideas for a nephew’s birthday.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
4/26/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 32 seconds
420 Special 2018: Grasshoppin’ On 4/20
Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, Gavin Speiller, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser for this year’s special 420 edition of improv4humans! They perform scenes about introducing your old circle jerk buddies to your wife, getting cold feet before a wedding because the groom isn’t funny, and an attempt to bust a baby-beef conspiracy. Plus, a couple must hide from their child in order to discuss their workdays, and a teen has a tough time getting his friends excited about the mystical land in his parents’ wardrobe.This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV text IMPROV to 500-500).
4/19/2018 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 33 seconds
Peter Gabriel Loves To Cross-Stitch
Tim Meadows, Peter Hulne, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll fact check a Peter Gabriel expert, take a homophobic uncle skydiving, and argue over the name of their gang. Plus, a phone-hat tech trend gains traction and a group of police officers comes up with creative ways to be dicks on the job.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
4/12/2018 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 52 seconds
Michael Dean Damron, Mishka Shubaly, and the Turkey Tussle
Michael Dean Damron returns to improv4humans along with fellow musician Mishka Shubaly and improvisers Joel Spence, Lou Wilson, and Matt Besser! Michael and Mishka perform songs that inspire scenes about Jesus’s most annoying fan, a couple so polite they ruined their sex life, and a wildly vulgar audition. Plus, a teacher shuts down the life dreams of his students and a nephew uses his newfound size to intimidate his uncle.
4/5/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 52 seconds
Sing A Long Experiment #4: LIVE from UCB Sunset and SXSW
Scott Aukerman, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Craig Rowin, Mookie Blaiklock, Peter Hulne, St. Lenox, Laura Willcox, Don Fanelli, Brett Morris, James Adomian, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for LIVE Sing A Long experiments from UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum and SXSW! They get the audience grooving with songs by The Band, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Foo Fighters, The Smiths, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Tom Petty and many more. Using lyrics as inspiration, they perform scenes about a support group for kissing addicts, a rock & roll musician who appreciates the hotel experience, and a farmer who cultivates organic dirt. Plus, we meet bar patrons who bond while waiting to fight and a priest who can't give his sermon because of the holes in his socks.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (Squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Away (awaytravel.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
3/29/2018 • 3 hours, 18 minutes, 24 seconds
Best of i4h Vol. 8
The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2017! These performances feature Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Craig Rowin, Brandon Gardner, Tim Meadows, Shaun Diston, Chad Carter, Horatio Sanz, Rafe Williams, Eric Christensen, Ben Lyons, Melissa Darch, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Jen D’Angelo, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Will Hines, Scott Aukerman, Anthony King, Alex Fernie, Jason Mantzoukas, Sasheer Zamata, Noël Wells, Jon Gabrus, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Drew Tarver, Jessica McKenna, Eugene Cordero, Gavin Speiller, and Brian Huskey. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!This episode is sponsored by The Harold Ramis Film School.
3/22/2018 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 40 seconds
Bunk 6 For Life: LIVE from SF Sketchfest
Jess McKenna, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser straight from SF Sketchfest! They’ll take audience suggestions that lead to scenes about a group of campers that turned to piracy, finding real human connections in the grocery story, and the world’s most annoying dentist. Later, a bachelor deals with his stripper PTSD and a support group for wrongdoers reacts harshly to minor misdeeds.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
3/15/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 31 seconds
Gish Gallop
Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Neil Casey join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll hear scenes about getting stuck on a fence after eating mushrooms, a fake doctor who infiltrates a hospital, and an overly suspicious checkout lady. Plus, Al Roker opens up his own theme park and climate change scientists get to meet their comedy hero. This episode is sponsored by Audible.
3/8/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Noah Gundersen and the Long Lost Prom Queen
Musical guest Noah Gundersen joins Eugene Cordero, Toni Charline, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Noah plays songs off his latest album White Noise that inspire scenes about how often Jesus washes his beard, hiring a stripper based on musical taste, and a relationship mystic with dubious aims. Plus, a prom queen gets recognized later in life and a nerdy kid must audition for a sports team.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and NBC's A.P. Bio.
3/1/2018 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 42 seconds
Noah Gundersen and the Long Lost Prom Queen
Musical guest Noah Gundersen joins Eugene Cordero, Toni Charline, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Noah plays songs off his latest album White Noise that inspire scenes about how often Jesus washes his beard, hiring a stripper based on musical taste, and a relationship mystic with dubious aims. Plus, a prom queen gets recognized later in life and a nerdy kid must audition for a sports team.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and NBC's A.P. Bio.
3/1/2018 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Marijuana Advice
Professor Rich Fulcher joins Matt Besser for the pilot episode of the new podcast, Marijuana Advice. They take listener calls about all things marijuana, from what the future of the cannabis industry looks like to the dangers of driving high to the best weed for an amazing sexual experience. Plus, they give tips on the best way to combat paranoia as well as how to get your pot brownies to kick in faster.This episode is sponsored by NBC's A.P. Bio, SeatGeek (code: IMPROV), and Warby Parker .
2/22/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 29 seconds
Marijuana Advice
Professor Rich Fulcher joins Matt Besser for the pilot episode of the new podcast, Marijuana Advice. They take listener calls about all things marijuana, from what the future of the cannabis industry looks like to the dangers of driving high to the best weed for an amazing sexual experience. Plus, they give tips on the best way to combat paranoia as well as how to get your pot brownies to kick in faster. This episode is sponsored by NBC's A.P. Bio, SeatGeek (code: IMPROV), and Warby Parker.
2/22/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 44 seconds
Cereal Straw
Gavin Speiller, Dannah Phirman, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a new friend that can’t get acknowledged, a man who won't use any toilet but his own, and the theft of a neighbor’s BarkBox. Plus, a cafe goer demands a cereal straw for his milk, a mobile game gets in the way of a funeral, and a breast-exam rap group takes a closer look at their lyrics.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and SeatGeek (code: IMPROV).
2/15/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Cereal Straw
Gavin Speiller, Dannah Phirman, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a new friend that can’t get acknowledged, a man who won't use any toilet but his own, and the theft of a neighbor’s BarkBox. Plus, a cafe goer demands a cereal straw for his milk, a mobile game gets in the way of a funeral, and a breast-exam rap group takes a closer look at their lyrics.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and SeatGeek (code: IMPROV).
2/15/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 54 seconds
The First YouTube Video: LIVE from UCB Sunset
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, and Curtis Gwinn join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans! They take a selection of Crap on YouTubes that inspire scenes about a disagreement over a clichéd joke, sharing a manhole fetish on the first date, and an intervention disguised as a Pokémon tournament. Plus, we hear the story of the first elf-reindeer hybrid and the inventors of YouTube share their very first captures.
This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches and Beachbody On Demand (text IMPROV to 303030).
2/8/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 41 seconds
The First YouTube Video: LIVE from UCB Sunset
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, and Curtis Gwinn join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans! They take a selection of Crap on YouTubes that inspire scenes about a disagreement over a clichéd joke, sharing a manhole fetish on the first date, and an intervention disguised as a Pokémon tournament. Plus, we hear the story of the first elf-reindeer hybrid and the inventors of YouTube share their very first captures. This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches and Beachbody On Demand (text IMPROV to 303030).
2/8/2018 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 37 seconds
K.Flay and the Sexy Talk Cafe
Musical guest and Grammy nominee K.Flay joins improvisers Eugene Cordero, Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Morris & Matt Besser for this weeks improv4humans! K.Flay performs songs off her latest album Every Where Is Some Where that inspire scenes about a cafe where people tell their sex stories, a gargoyle who cant turn to stone, and a BDSM sub who cant be pleasured by jerks. Plus, girls night gets ruined by a tag-along boyfriend and a narrator gets sent into homes to accompany one of the first TV shows.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches.
2/1/2018 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 41 seconds
K.Flay and the Sexy Talk Cafe
Musical guest and Grammy nominee K.Flay joins improvisers Eugene Cordero, Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Morris & Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! K.Flay performs songs off her latest album “Every Where Is Some Where” that inspire scenes about a cafe where people tell their sex stories, a gargoyle who can’t turn to stone, and a BDSM sub who can’t be pleasured by jerks. Plus, girls’ night gets ruined by a tag-along boyfriend and a narrator gets sent into homes to accompany one of the first TV shows.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches.
2/1/2018 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Welcome To Under-Earth
Bobby Moynihan, Dan Lippert, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this weeks improv4humans! A singer gets pulled out of retirement to perform a song about her greatest tragedy, a botched visit by the Men In Black has a long-lasting impact, and a boy with two pee holes learns how to use his gift. Plus, a flat-Earther finds himself in a world he never knew existed, and a special Case Closed with a Trump shithole defender leads to a scene about a whole economy based around making one building as tall as possible.
This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek (code: IMPROV).
1/25/2018 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 34 seconds
Welcome To Under-Earth
Bobby Moynihan, Dan Lippert, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! A singer gets pulled out of retirement to perform a song about her greatest tragedy, a botched visit by the Men In Black has a long-lasting impact, and a boy with two pee holes learns how to use his gift. Plus, a flat-Earther finds himself in a world he never knew existed, and a special Case Closed with a Trump “shithole” defender leads to a scene about a whole economy based around making one building as tall as possible.This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek (code: IMPROV).
1/25/2018 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 20 seconds
Lana Del Rey's New Hit Song
Don Fanelli and Laura Willcox join Matt Besser for this weeks improv4humans! They perform scenes about PTSD after a bomb cyclone, Dons moms obsession with the soundtrack from The Holiday, and a complicated audition for a Dr. Scholls ad. Plus, Lana Del Rey debuts a new song with a familiar tune, and a coffee mug slogan writer goes in for his big pitch.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
1/18/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 58 seconds
Lana Del Rey's New Hit Song
Don Fanelli and Laura Willcox join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about PTSD after a bomb cyclone, Don’s mom’s obsession with the soundtrack from The Holiday, and a complicated audition for a Dr. Scholl’s ad. Plus, Lana Del Rey debuts a new song with a familiar tune, and a coffee mug slogan writer goes in for his big pitch.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
1/18/2018 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 43 seconds
The Comaterium
Phil Rosenthal, Andy Daly, Katie Dippold and Ari Voukydis join Matt Besser this week for scenes about restaurant patrons ordering as a collective, injured schoolkids with fantastical excuses, and an attempted apology for driving through a barbershop. Plus, a teacher pays a visit to an archaic school board and a villager speaks out against the penis artwork spreading through his town.
This episode is sponsored by HBO's Crashing and Beachbody On Demand (text IMPROV to 303030).
1/11/2018 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
The Comaterium
Phil Rosenthal, Andy Daly, Katie Dippold and Ari Voukydis join Matt Besser this week for scenes about restaurant patrons ordering as a collective, injured schoolkids with fantastical excuses, and an attempted apology for driving through a barbershop. Plus, a teacher pays a visit to an archaic school board and a villager speaks out against the penis artwork spreading through his town.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Crashing and Beachbody On Demand (text IMPROV to 303030).
1/11/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 17 seconds
Besser and Schneider
Danielle Schneider joins Matt Besser this week for an improv2humans! They perform scenes about a mom who just wants a birthday card on time, a waiter who offers deep-cutting character critiques, and a doctor with acting career advice. Later, a cheerleader gets interrogated about her cheers after a car accident, and the sandwich-on-head bet turns into a flight risk.
This episode is sponsored by Bombfell.
1/4/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Besser and Schneider
Danielle Schneider joins Matt Besser this week for an improv2humans! They perform scenes about a mom who just wants a birthday card on time, a waiter who offers deep-cutting character critiques, and a doctor with acting career advice. Later, a cheerleader gets interrogated about her cheers after a car accident, and the sandwich-on-head bet turns into a flight risk.This episode is sponsored by Bombfell.
1/4/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Improv Nation with Sam Wasson
This week, author of Improv Nation Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wassons book Improv Nation here.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
12/28/2017 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 21 seconds
Worriers and the Cynical Begrudgings Cards
Special musical guest Worriers join Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Brian Huskey and Matt Besser for this weeks improv4humans! Worriers play a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a vegan who sells animal-shaped jewelry, a party host who wont leave the coat closet, and a cynical greeting card company. Plus, a teacher uses sarcasm to teach math and a father fondly reminisces about his kids worst summer ever.
This episode is sponsored by "Improv Nation" by Sam Wasson.
12/21/2017 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Worriers and the Cynical Begrudgings Cards
Special musical guest Worriers join Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Brian Huskey and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Worriers play a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a vegan who sells animal-shaped jewelry, a party host who won’t leave the coat closet, and a cynical greeting card company. Plus, a teacher uses sarcasm to teach math and a father fondly reminisces about his kids’ worst summer ever.This episode is sponsored by "Improv Nation" by Sam Wasson.
12/21/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Improv Nation with Sam Wasson
This week, author of “Improv Nation” Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wasson’s book “Improv Nation” here.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
12/18/2017 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 12 seconds
The Darts Side: LIVE from Chicago Pt. 2
Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for part two of a live episode from Chicago! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a team of nerdcatchers, a specialty toilet for a bad back, and a genie that gets wished into a relationship. Plus, teens make a high speed Taco Bell run and Jon has a hard time concentrating during his wifes work stories.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and "Improv Nation" by Sam Wasson.
12/14/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
The Darts Side: LIVE from Chicago Pt. 2
Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for part two of a live episode from Chicago! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a team of nerdcatchers, a specialty toilet for a bad back, and a genie that gets wished into a relationship. Plus, teens make a high speed Taco Bell run and Jon has a hard time concentrating during his wife’s work stories.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV) and "Improv Nation" by Sam Wasson.
12/14/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Screw It, Were Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song
Welcome to the very first episode of Matt Besser's new podcast, Screw It, Were Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song. Matt is joined this week by engineer Brett Morris, rock and roll doctor David Fricke of Rolling Stone, and Beatles guitarist John Lennon as they call up notable Beatles podcaster Will Hines to help Will understand why Twist and Shout is not just the worst Beatles song, but also the worst song of all time.
This episode is brought to you by "Improv Nation" by Sam Watson and Casper Mattresses (code: IMPROV).
12/7/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Screw It, Were Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song
Welcome to the very first episode of Matt Besser's new podcast, Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song. Matt is joined this week by engineer Brett Morris, rock and roll doctor David Fricke of Rolling Stone, and Beatles guitarist John Lennon as they call up notable Beatles podcaster Will Hines to help Will understand why Twist and Shout is not just the worst Beatles song, but also the worst song of all time.This episode is brought to you by "Improv Nation" by Sam Watson and Casper Mattresses (code: IMPROV).
12/7/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Not Without My Gun/Love After Death
Sarah Claspell, Kimia Behpoornia, Devin Field, Travis Coles, Jake Sprague, and Kristen Studard join Matt Besser for a special i7h Movie Form episode! First, we visit a nail-focused survivors collective, parents that dont want their child to know its the zombie apocalypse, and a roadster who cant get to his heat unless he performs social pleasantries in Not Without My Gun. Then, its the gritty crime drama Love After Death, in which a grieving widower on the hunt for the truth, a single mom sheriff in the midst of a custody battle, and a serial killer with a Nixon fixation cross paths with explosive results.
This episode is sponsored by HBO's Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady.
11/30/2017 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 5 seconds
Not Without My Gun/Love After Death
Sarah Claspell, Kimia Behpoornia, Devin Field, Travis Coles, Jake Sprague, and Kristen Studard join Matt Besser for a special i7h Movie Form episode! First, we visit a nail-focused survivors collective, parents that don’t want their child to know it’s the zombie apocalypse, and a roadster who can’t get to his heat unless he performs social pleasantries in “Not Without My Gun.” Then, it’s the gritty crime drama “Love After Death,” in which a grieving widower on the hunt for the truth, a single mom sheriff in the midst of a custody battle, and a serial killer with a Nixon fixation cross paths with explosive results.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady.
11/30/2017 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 34 seconds
The Science of Comedy
Mike Mitchell, Alex Fernie, Chad Carter, Hillary Matthews and special guest Jesse David Fox join Matt Besser for scenes about a freegan IT worker, an extremely competitive grandfather, and a prank show that pranks pranksters. Plus, they take a peek into the comedy of the future, and the failure to analyze a stand-up set properly leads to disaster.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
11/23/2017 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 11 seconds
The Science of Comedy
Mike Mitchell, Alex Fernie, Chad Carter, Hillary Matthews and special guest Jesse David Fox join Matt Besser for scenes about a freegan IT worker, an extremely competitive grandfather, and a prank show that pranks pranksters. Plus, they take a peek into the comedy of the future, and the failure to analyze a stand-up set properly leads to disaster.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
11/23/2017 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 26 seconds
Sing A Long Experiment #3
Scott Aukerman, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, Zach Reino, and Space Warrior join Matt Besser for another sing-a-long experiment on improv4humans! They join chorus on songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, and Bob Seger that inspire scenes about a renegade taxidermist on a quest to create a new animal, a man so charming he stops a plane from taking off, and an all-bass Sha Na Na cover band. Plus, an unaffiliated Ghostbusters group tackles ghost crimes and preteen rascals bring Frosty the Snowman to life with a stolen hat.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
11/16/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Sing A Long Experiment #3
Scott Aukerman, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, Zach Reino, and Space Warrior join Matt Besser for another sing-a-long experiment on improv4humans! They join chorus on songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, and Bob Seger that inspire scenes about a renegade taxidermist on a quest to create a new animal, a man so charming he stops a plane from taking off, and an all-bass Sha Na Na cover band. Plus, an unaffiliated Ghostbusters group tackles ghost crimes and preteen rascals bring Frosty the Snowman to life with a stolen hat.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
11/16/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 30 seconds
Fashiontown/Prairie Revenge
Colton Dunn, Allan McLeod, and Joel Spence join Matt Besser for a special Movie Form double feature edition of improv4humans! First is Fashiontown, the story of a young haberdasher with dreams of making it big and an executive in need of killer new headwear. Then, a group of Indians scours the plains of Arizona for a serial killer and cultural appropriator in the western-style Prairie Revenge.
11/9/2017 • 58 minutes, 42 seconds
Fashiontown/Prairie Revenge
Colton Dunn, Allan McLeod, and Joel Spence join Matt Besser for a special Movie Form double feature edition of improv4humans! First is “Fashiontown,” the story of a young haberdasher with dreams of making it big and an executive in need of killer new headwear. Then, a group of Indians scours the plains of Arizona for a serial killer and cultural appropriator in the western-style “Prairie Revenge."
11/9/2017 • 59 minutes, 43 seconds
The Smith Street Band and the Incredible Shrinking Feet
Musical guest The Smith Street Band joins improvisers Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week's improv4humans! They perform songs that lead to scenes about bringing a girlfriend to band practice, the worst fake laugh in the world, and a romantic evening on a freezing rooftop. Plus, a rock star has trouble explaining lyrics in an interview, and schoolchildren identify with animals for deeply existential reasons.
11/2/2017 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 38 seconds
The Smith Street Band and the Incredible Shrinking Feet
Musical guest The Smith Street Band joins improvisers Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week's improv4humans! They perform songs that lead to scenes about bringing a girlfriend to band practice, the worst fake laugh in the world, and a romantic evening on a freezing rooftop. Plus, a rock star has trouble explaining lyrics in an interview, and schoolchildren identify with animals for deeply existential reasons.
11/2/2017 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 6 seconds
The Zone Between
Mookie Blaiklock, Brandon Gardner, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this weeks improv4humans! Well meet a surveillance program for Catcher in the Rye fans, the worlds most obnoxious automated delivery service, and a dancer who loses his cool after seeing a fans ripped pants. Later, a Bar Mitzvah boys search for a more thrilling Torah portion takes his life in an unexpected direction.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
10/26/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 28 seconds
The Zone Between
Mookie Blaiklock, Brandon Gardner, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll meet a surveillance program for Catcher in the Rye fans, the world’s most obnoxious automated delivery service, and a dancer who loses his cool after seeing a fan’s ripped pants. Later, a Bar Mitzvah boy’s search for a more thrilling Torah portion takes his life in an unexpected direction.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
10/26/2017 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 57 seconds
LIVE From Chicago Pt. 1
Jess McKenna and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans live from the Windy City! We meet extremely high-test opera singers, a stranger who buys dogs off the street, and actors performing dramatic Muppet scenework. Plus, Fake Ben Franklin goes to a frat party, and true love gets in the way of a robotic uprising.
This episode is sponsored by HBO's Tracy Ullman's Show.
10/19/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 34 seconds
LIVE From Chicago Pt. 1
Jess McKenna and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans live from the Windy City! We meet extremely high-test opera singers, a stranger who buys dogs off the street, and actors performing dramatic Muppet scenework. Plus, Fake Ben Franklin goes to a frat party, and true love gets in the way of a robotic uprising.This episode is sponsored by HBO's Tracy Ullman's Show.
10/19/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Flute Scandal
The Wild Horses are back! Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Lauren Lapkus, and Stephanie Allynne join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the aftermath of their worst show ever, a movie executive who wont put on his pants, and auditions for a movie with a controversial male lead. Plus, Uber interviews inspire an Americas Got Talent contestant with a penchant for mocking impressions and a cab driver who spends too much time reassuring his riders.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
10/12/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 46 seconds
Flute Scandal
The Wild Horses are back! Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, Lauren Lapkus, and Stephanie Allynne join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the aftermath of their worst show ever, a movie executive who won’t put on his pants, and auditions for a movie with a controversial male lead. Plus, Uber interviews inspire an America’s Got Talent contestant with a penchant for mocking impressions and a cab driver who spends too much time reassuring his riders.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (code: IMPROV).
10/12/2017 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 1 second
San Fermin and the Cobbler Role Play
Musical guest San Fermin joins improvisers Matt Newell, Drew Spears, and Mike McLendon for this weeks improv4humans! San Fermin plays songs off their new album that inspire scenes about using bait on a first date, staging heavy-handed plays about breakups, and a couple of teens sent to prank ISIS. Plus, they go after a puppet crime lord and pause during sex to think about really good peach cobbler.
10/5/2017 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 34 seconds
San Fermin and the Cobbler Role Play
Musical guest San Fermin joins improvisers Matt Newell, Drew Spears, and Mike McLendon for this week’s improv4humans! San Fermin plays songs off their new album that inspire scenes about using bait on a first date, staging heavy-handed plays about breakups, and a couple of teens sent to prank ISIS. Plus, they go after a puppet crime lord and pause during sex to think about really good peach cobbler.
10/5/2017 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 5 seconds
Shuba Shobo Shoezaphone
Tim Meadows, Dan Lippert, and Don Fanelli join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans! They improvise scenes about shoe-based instruments, a student with a highly unusual name, and the truth about the iPhone 9. Later, the finalists in the intern contest show off their promotional work, leading to scenes about John Williams' one-man show and celebrity masks for your dog.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV).
9/28/2017 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 42 seconds
Shuba Shobo Shoezaphone
Tim Meadows, Dan Lippert, and Don Fanelli join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans! They improvise scenes about shoe-based instruments, a student with a highly unusual name, and the truth about the iPhone 9. Later, the finalists in the intern contest show off their promotional work, leading to scenes about John Williams' one-man show and celebrity masks for your dog.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV).
9/28/2017 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 12 seconds
LIVE from DCM 19 Pt. 2
Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Chad Carter, Shaun Diston, John Gemberling, Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for part 2 of improv4humans live from DCM 19! They perform scenes about a computer with a farting problem, an open house at Jeffrey Dahmers old place, and a McDonalds customer demanding compensation after eating a chicken head. Plus, a wedding videographer takes the production too far and historical enthusiasts learn the terrible truth about George Washington.
9/21/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
LIVE from DCM 19 Pt. 2
Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Chad Carter, Shaun Diston, John Gemberling, Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for part 2 of improv4humans live from DCM 19! They perform scenes about a computer with a farting problem, an open house at Jeffrey Dahmer’s old place, and a McDonald’s customer demanding compensation after eating a chicken head. Plus, a wedding videographer takes the production too far and historical enthusiasts learn the terrible truth about George Washington.
9/21/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
Hard Knocks
It's Monday morning, the final day of cuts for the 53-man roster for improv4humans. It's an agonizing ordeal for humans, and it's come down to Coach Besser's final cut.
This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/IMPROV).
9/14/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Hard Knocks
It's Monday morning, the final day of cuts for the 53-man roster for improv4humans. It's an agonizing ordeal for humans, and it's come down to Coach Besser's final cut.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/IMPROV).
9/14/2017 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Saffron Surprise
Ben Schwartz, Brian Huskey, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about a father dealing with overly sarcastic children, ice cream scam artists, and super-boners during math class. Plus, Ben confronts the entire neighborhood about picking up dog poop and partygoers share alternative historical facts. This episode is brought to you by Bombfell (www.bombfell.com/IMPROV).
9/7/2017 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 33 seconds
Jim Bakker's End Times
Andy Daly and Bob Dassie join Matt Besser this week for scenes about a critic being confronted for snubbing a show, a hostel owner who charges in anecdotes, and an aggressive neighborhood mediation. Later, youths lose their innocence by way of playing cards, and a group of zealots neglect their hygiene in anticipation of the end times.This episode is brought to you by Wohven (www.wohven.com code: improv) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/IMPROV).
8/31/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 19 seconds
Live at UCB Sunset w/ John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Jen D'Angelo, Colton Dunn
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Jen D'Angelo, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about anti-drug performance artists, a down on his luck checkers champ, and stuffed animals that emit terrifying sounds. Later, they look for a Michael Chiklis cardboard cutout for a bachelorette party before visiting a doomsday bunker with highly specific amenities.This episode is brought to you by Wohven (www.wohven.com code: improv).
8/24/2017 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 6 seconds
Cory Branan, Will Hines, Sean Conroy, Mary Holland, Seth Morris
Cory Branan returns along with Will Hines, Sean Conroy, Mary Holland, and Seth Morris for a musical improv4humans! Cory plays songs off his new album “Adios” that inspire scenes about toilet paper slogans, goofy high school sports nicknames, and an overly affectionate doctor. Plus, we find out what happens when Grandpa brings his second head to Thanksgiving dinner.This episode is brought to you by Wohven (www.wohven.com code: improv).
8/17/2017 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 51 seconds
The Auditions
Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, and Will Hines join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about a group audition involving jetpacks, having your name drawn out by an improv coach, and a couple that won’t tolerate peeking while kissing. Plus, a family game of Monopoly gets extremely tense, and Jessica goes through a series of challenges in order to change her IMDB profile picture.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
8/10/2017 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 51 seconds
Paul Rust, Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin
Paul Rust, Danielle Schneider, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They take suggestions that inspire scenes about an anti-hypochondriac, terrible baby nurse candidates, and carving your name into a whale for love. Plus, the Budweiser family takes brand loyalty extra seriously when ordering drinks, and tourists on a nature trail stick their fingers in the mouths of the wildlife.
8/3/2017 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 9 seconds
The Mopes Trilogy Pt. 3: Eugene Cordero, Jon Gabrus, Jessica McKenna, Gavin Speiller, Sean Conroy, Mookie Blaiklock
Sean Conroy, Gavin Speiller, and Mookie Blaiklock join Jessica McKenna, Eugene Cordero, Jon Gabrus, and Matt Besser for the final installment of The Mopes! Gene, Jon, and Jess perform more jobs than ever before in their attempt to earn their inheritance and prove their worth. They haul nets on a fishing vessel, defend a salad bar from a robbery, perform interpretive displays of airplane safety, ump for Little League, and much more. Can the Mopes pull through and keep everyone at a Bar Mitzvah entertained? Find out in the finale of The Mopes Trilogy!This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/IMPROV).
7/27/2017 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 51 seconds
300th Episode: Yo, Is This Cake?
Chad Carter, Ian Roberts, and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser to celebrate 300 episodes on this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about a variety show performer with terrorist inclinations, President Martin Van Buren’s upbringing as a bubble boy, and dating someone who speaks like a James Joyce book. Plus, we witness the final round of cuts for the Safety Patrol, and a struggling ice cream franchise promotes itself with fancy napkins.This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV).
7/20/2017 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 25 seconds
The Family Crest, Jon Gabrus, Mary Holland, Drew Spears
The Family Crest joins improvisers Jon Gabrus, Mary Holland, and Drew Spears for this week’s episode of improv4humans! The Family Crest plays a few of their favorite hits which inspire scenes about forgetting the army band, family troubles resulting from global warming, and the problem with hogging the mirror at the clothing store. Later, we meet a group of activists who put in the minimum effort possible and a traffic conductor gives preference to cars full of love.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
7/13/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 32 seconds
The Mopes Trilogy Pt. 2: Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Drew Tarver
Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Drew Tarver join Matt Besser for the next chapter of The Mopes Trilogy! Gene, Jon, and Jess continue their quest to complete fifty jobs in fifty weeks and inherit the fortune of Sanford Micheals. Will our heroes succeed as a babysitting team? How will they fare as funeral home managers? Can Jess surf the Big Kahuna? All that and more on this installment of The Mopes Trilogy!This episode is brought to you by Audible's Hold On with Eugene Mirman.
7/6/2017 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 33 seconds
LIVE from DCM 19 Pt. 1: Dad Van, Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Shaun Diston, Chad Carter
Live from Del Close Marathon, winners of the nationwide improv4humans contest Dad Van (Rafe Williams, Eric Christensen, Ben Lyons, and Melissa Darch) join Matt Besser along with Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Chad Carter, and Shaun Diston! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about physical homesickness, a firefighter who wants to hang back, and a 4th grader who's paranoid about assassination. Plus, a ghost can't take off the sheet he died in and a visit to the seashell emporium brings back painful memories.This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV).
6/29/2017 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 47 seconds
Scott Aukerman, Anthony King, Alex Fernie
Scott Aukerman, Anthony King, and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans! They turn suggestions from Twitter into scenes about getting blacklisted from alarm clock stores, the consequences of celebrating Kid's Day, and pragmatic fairy tale parents. Later, a Crap on Youtube leads to a confrontation about asking permission to order food on a date, and a rock group decides to destroy the venue for their encore.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).
6/22/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 54 seconds
The Mopes Trilogy Pt. 1: Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Dan Lippert, Zach Reino
Eugene Cordero, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Dan Lippert, and Zach Reino join Matt Besser for part one of a new improvisational saga! Join wealthy twin heirs Jess and Jon along with personal assistant Gene as they attempt to inherit billionaire Sanford Micheal's fortune by performing fifty jobs in fifty weeks. Will they succeed in their tasks as orca sperm harvesters? Can they recall all Fifteen Commandments of working in a fondue restaurant? What happens when an entire GPS factory assembly line goes on break? Find out on this edition of The Mopes Trilogy!This episode is sponsored by HBO's TJ Miller: Meticulously Ridiculous.
6/15/2017 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 57 seconds
The Best of Music Vol. 3
Enjoy volume 3 of improv4humans with Matt Besser’s best of music scenes, which were voted on by the fans. This episode features music from Austin Lucas, Langhorne Slim, Jenny Owen Youngs, Michael Dean Damron, The Mowgli's, Lydia Loveless, Jeff Rosenstock, Radical Face, The Staves, and Lucero. Their music inspires scenes about home security booby traps, the future of Mexican food, an Xbox that holds your marbles, and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV)
6/8/2017 • 2 hours, 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Austin Lucas, Brian Huskey, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, Stephanie Allynne
Musical friend Austin Lucas returns to improv4humans this week along with Brian Huskey, Jessica McKenna, Seth Morris, and Stephanie Allynne. Austin plays a few of his favorite songs which inspire scenes about a punk rock birthday party for a six year old, the importance of smoking in Europe, and a musician whose success hinges on his sickness. Plus, children get interviewed about their dreams, and a rumor about wings finds its way around the workplace.
6/1/2017 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 43 seconds
Mookie Blaiklock, Lou Wilson, Jacob Wysocki
Mookie Blaiklock, Lou Wilson, and Jacob Wysocki join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans! They perform improvised scenes about fattening your son into a basketball player, making up new curse words to use on the schoolyard, and an Uber that gets mistaken for a getaway driver. Plus, they visit an ice cream social that may or may not be a sex party, and a merch issue leads to a confrontation with the Earwolf higher-ups.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).
5/25/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 49 seconds
Peter Hulne
Peter Hulne joins Matt Besser this week for a special improv2humans! They practice their Spanish audition accents in public, seek password help from a starstruck Apple genius, and load their paintball guns with something a little more dangerous. Plus, they take a crazy selfie with the Hollywood sign and explore the roots of their unusual bedroom fetishes.
5/18/2017 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Big Grande II: Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, Drew Tarver
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, and Drew Tarver of Big Grande (Teacher's Lounge) join Matt Besser this week for improvised scenes about hiding your shitty car from your girlfriend, going with the Conehead look for your headshot, and finding a role for Liam Neeson's brother in the next "Taken." Plus, they put up offensive signs in the name of wordplay, and a group of pizza delivery drivers get vengeful when they aren't tipped.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
5/11/2017 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 57 seconds
Laura Stevenson, Joe Wengert, Mary Holland, Craig Rowin
Musical guest Laura Stevenson joins improvisers Joe Wengert, Mary Holland, and Craig Rowin for this week's improv4humans! Laura plays a selection of songs that inspire scenes about coffee-focused wedding vows, a four-dollar milk scam, and a headache that demands compensation. Plus, a couple gets steamy while watching old war footage, and we find out why you should never compare your new girlfriend to a sailboat.This episode is sponsored by HBO's "Chris Gethard: Career Suicide" and MVMT Watches (www.mvmtwatches.com/improv).
5/4/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 38 seconds
Dan O'Brien, Tim Cummings, Brian Henderson, Mike Hanford, Don Fanelli, Sean Conroy
Playwright Dan O’Brien and actors Tim Cummings and Brian Henderson join improvisers Mike Hanford, Sean Conroy, and Don Fanelli for a theatrical episode of improv4humans! Dan, Tim, and Brian present selections from Dan’s new stage play “The House in Scarsdale” that inspire scenes about extreme colorblindness, a real estate agent encouraging property damage, and a pool enthusiast romance. Later, a psychic explores familial boundaries, and Don asks a stranger to be his grandmother.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/IMPROV).
4/27/2017 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 18 seconds
420 Special w/ Jon Gabrus, Gavin Speiller, Brian Huskey, Horatio Sanz
Jon Gabrus, Brian Huskey, Gavin Speiller, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for this year’s special 420 edition of improv4humans! They deal with rocks falling off of the roof, call in some unhelpful officers of the law, and let an agent’s son take charge. Later, they decide between becoming Tupac or George Carlin, and Billy’s Bongs runs into difficult times.
4/20/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 59 seconds
D'Arcy Carden, Gavin Speiller, Chad Carter
D’Arcy Carden, Gavin Speiller, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They take suggestions from listeners that inspire scenes about putting Da Vinci’s garbage on display, a combat instructor who can’t deal with tiny injuries, and helping a farmer produce the biggest jug of milk for the fair. Plus, ethicist Randy Cohen calls in to settle the Subway debate, and a couple deals with an infestation of hypotheticals.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
4/13/2017 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 39 seconds
Lucero, Mookie Blaiklock, Gil Ozeri, Chad Carter
Musical guest Lucero joins Mookie Blaiklock, Gil Ozeri, Chad Carter, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Lucero performs a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a family taking up too much of the prayer quota, the stress of short-distance relationships, and hiking the entire Appalachian trail to break up with your boyfriend. Plus, a magician freaks out the local children, and a new inductee into hell manages to annoy Satan himself.This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches (www.mvmtwatches.com/improv).
4/6/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Andy Daly, Will Hines
Andy Daly and Will Hines join Matt Besser this week for scenes about knock-off telemarketers, defeating an improv team with clever suggestions, and the “realest” Goofy at Disneyland. Later, we get an update on the Amherst mascot nominations, and a former Subway employee takes Matt to task during Case Closed.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
3/30/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Live from SXSW w/ Jason Mantzoukas, Sasheer Zamata, Noel Wells, Horatio Sanz, Dan Deacon
Jason Mantzoukas, Sasheer Zamata, Noel Wells, Horatio Sanz, and Dan Deacon join Matt Besser for live scenes about confusing coffee shop measurements, selling celebrity turds on eBay, and a low-budget rock tour. Plus, Lou Reed seeks snacks, and Dan uses his electronic stylings to supplement a trip through the dreamscape.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).
3/23/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 29 seconds
Adam McKay, Neil Casey
Adam McKay and Neil Casey join Matt Besser for a special improv3humans! They perform scenes about a gourmet cook who uses Chef Boyardee sauce in his recipes, a boy with a talent for hiding and complaining, and a skydiver who is concerned about his vintage shoes. Plus, a Home Shopping Network agent is excessively judgmental, and the race for the title of World's Youngest Record Holder gets heated. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
3/15/2017 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 57 seconds
The Staves, John Gemberling, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston
Special musical guests The Staves join John Gemberling, Eugene Cordero, Shaun Diston, and Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. The Staves play songs that inspire scenes about a prison tattoo with terrible side effects, misunderstanding the concept of an Xbox, and a band that compliments every city but the one they're playing in. Plus, John has a hard time getting his name spelled correctly at Starbucks, and telekinetic children push the boundaries of acceptable behavior. This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/improv) and MVMT Watches (www.mvmtwatches.com/improv).
3/8/2017 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver
Dan Lippert and Drew Tarver join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans! They perform scenes about an impressive Japanese Starbucks, hiring a homeless man for entertainment, and getting matching airplanes for your anniversary. Plus, they jazz up the Olympic Pentathalon for a modern audience, search for the least offensive mascot name, and play "fuck, marry, kill" with the three stages of Jesus. This episode is sponsored by HBO's "Crashing."
3/1/2017 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Live from SF Sketchfest w/ Ian Roberts, Jessica McKenna
Ian Roberts and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for a live episode straight from the SF Sketchfest! They take audience suggestions which inspire scenes about hashing out the specifics of butterfly travel, hiding baldness through haircut enthusiasm, and a jockstrap salesman competing with a lemonade stand. Plus, Melania Trump tries to make the internet smaller, and a dying man has very specific musical requests for his caretaker. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and HBO's "Crashing."
2/22/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Joel Spence, Colton Dunn, Johnny Meeks
Joel Spence, Colton Dunn, and Johnny Meeks join Matt Besser for this week's episode of improv4humans. They perform scenes about a ragtag group of retail freedom fighters, children's books that teach harsh life lessons, and a town up in arms about progressive snowmen. Later, they set unrealistic goals on their wish-boards, visit a shoe outlet that enforces a sock policy, and rescue their dogs from a rhino's headlock. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv) and HBO's "Crashing."
2/15/2017 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 27 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox
The Revenant Package - Charlie Sanders, Don Fanelli, and Laura Willcox join Matt Besser to experience a hardcore snow room on this week's improv4humans! A child services agent has issues with interior design, a congresswoman takes a stand against her own daughter's artwork, and an author is pressured to hunk up her protagonist. Later, we meet a teacher who gives fish for grades and a couple of spies that can't fathom a human birth. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.com ( www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV) and MVMT Watches ( www.mvmtwatches.com/improv ).
2/8/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 26 seconds
Colleen Green, Mary Holland, Kevin Dorff, Horatio Sanz
Colleen Green and the Split Split High Five - Special musical guest Colleen Green joins Mary Holland, Kevin Dorff, Horatio Sanz, and Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. Colleen's songs inspire scenes about impressing your disco friends, a child only capable of older references, and having a tough time in calendar class. Later, we find out what really goes on at a mayonnaise factory and why throwing your money away is the most punk rock thing to do. This episode is sponsored by CNN's The History of Comedy and The Harold Ramis Film School.
2/1/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 7
The Best of i4h Vol. 7 - The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2016. These performances feature James Adomian, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey, Pam Murphy, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Nicole Parker, Paul Rust, Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mookie Blaiklock, Seth Morris, Horatio Sanz, Shaun Diston, Adam Pally, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, and Danielle Schneider. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv) and Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
1/26/2017 • 2 hours, 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Seth Morris, Chad Carter, Anthony Atamanuik, Adam Pally
Um Um Um: LIVE at UCB Sunset - Seth Morris, Chad Carter, Anthony Atamanuik, and Adam Pally join Matt Besser for a LIVE episode of improv4humans! Audience suggestions inspire scenes about hiding a legendary cow, a first-time gut wound, and three roommates posing as a demon. Youtube clips lead to an iPad with only mirror-related apps, an Amazon device that won't stop ordering Tide, and regular fuck-party problems. Plus, special guest Landlady sings a song that inspires everybody not to dance. This episode is brought to you by HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher and Harold Ramis Film School.
1/18/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 58 seconds
Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, Jessica McKenna
Bo Bice Lives Matter (feat. the Angry Elmo) - MVP All-Stars Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser this week for scenes about time-telling menstrual cycles, Hans Zimmer's worst movie score, and an airline taking extreme measures to make air travel fun. Later, Bo Bice has a tough time getting a soda, a young Apple genius goes way above and beyond, and a new boyfriend operates a finger-in-the-pie site. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com code: IMPROV).
1/11/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Radical Face, Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus, Stephanie Allynne
Radical Face and the Pillowcase Full O' Beans - Special musical guest Radical Face (Ben Cooper, Josh Lee) joins Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus, and Stephanie Allynne along with Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. Ben and Josh serenade the improvisers with tunes that inspire scenes about schoolkids that refuse to be buddies, the search for a time-traveling daughter, and the least badass dude in a bar. Later, a dead uncle tries to sell cars at a seance, and Stephanie has a hard time bringing her dog back to life.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron (www.blueapron.com/improv).
1/4/2017 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 18 seconds
Live at UCB Sunset w/ Ian Roberts, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri
Here Comes the Petroleum: Live at UCB Sunset - Ian Roberts, John Gemberling, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser live at UCB Sunset for this week's improv4humans. Audience questions inspire scenes about fine bathroom art, a greeting card writers' room, and the world's leading sexual engineer. Later, they open the very first private McDonalds, and a feudal lord roleplays as one of his filthy peasants. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/improv).
12/21/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Armen Weitzman, Mike Mitchell, Amanda Sitko, Mookie Blaiklock
An Armen Brown Christmas - Christmas time is here, and its up to Charlie Brown (Armen Weitzman) to save the holidays by directing the annual Christmas Podcast for Mike Mitchell, Amanda Sitko, Mookie Blaiklock, Matt Besser, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Will Charlie find the tolerance to keep Christmas cheerful? Does Pig-Pen harbor alt-right tendencies? Will Santa bring Sally the dildo she asks for? Tune in to find out!This episode is sponsored by Foot Cardigan (www.footcardigan.com code: IMPROV).
12/14/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Katie Dippold
Remember 1980? - Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for this week's episode of improv4humans. They explore the origin of fake news and deal with unengaged cops before embarking on a time-traveling adventure that can't seem to get itself out of the year 1980. Later, a cheating spouse is exposed via donuts, and Katie searches for a dog to put inside her fridge.This episode is sponsored by Foot Cardigan (www.footcardigan.com code: IMPROV), MVMT Watches (www.mvmtwatches.com/improv), and Harry's (www.harrys.com/improv).
12/7/2016 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 25 seconds
Jeff Rosenstock, Chris Farren, Chad Carter, Betsy Sodaro, Craig Rowin
Jeff Rosenstock, Chris Farren, and the Fart Candle - Musical guests Jeff Rosenstock and Chris Farren join Chad Carter, Betsy Sodaro, Craig Rowin, and Matt Besser for a saga of mirth and song! Jeff and Chris perform songs that inspire scenes about completely misreading a break-up, being very determined to poop in public, and the needy husband of a surgeon. Plus, a local candleshop cashes in, and a restaurant patron gets his go at running the place.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace and MVMT Watches.
11/30/2016 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 3 seconds
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri
Magic Quilt Party - John Gemberling and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser this week for scenes about the origin of Speed Weed, quilting with the boys, and being forced to read during your formative experiences. Later, band groupies bestow excessive praise and a man avoids defending his wife from a verbal assailant at all costs. This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches.
11/23/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 59 seconds
Jessica McKenna, Dominic Dierkes, Brandon Gardner
Matt's First Locker-Room Talk - Jessica McKenna, Dominic Dierkes, and Brandon Gardner join Matt Besser this week to engage in consensual locker-room talk. Maggie Smith refuses to come out to sign for her packages, Tori Spelling lands a starring role as a boat, and the world's most annoying poker player inspires a scene that follows the life of man with mirrors in his eyes.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.
11/16/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Adal Rifai, Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young
Mirror Face with The Magic Tavern - Adal Rifai, Arnie Niekamp, and Matt Young pay a visit from the Magic Tavern to join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. They put on a musical at the height of a pandemic, take the longest goodbyes, and avoid engaging in small talk about guacamole. Later, a gas station attendant crosses the line, and the Magic Tavern boys have to deal with some sorely offended fans.This episode is sponsored by Harry's.
11/9/2016 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Live at the Now Hear This Festival with Wild Horses (Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead)
Live at Now Hear This Festival with Wild Horses - The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at the Now Hear This Podcast Festival in Anaheim, CA. Their scenes will include only having experiencing kissing the TV, what happens when everyone can hear your internal monologue, and reusing the Hunger Games’ Katniss cleavage for future Halloween costumes. Plus, everyone figures out whether they fall into the millennial or Gen X category.This episode is brought to you by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.
11/2/2016 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 55 seconds
Jon Gabrus, Brian Huskey, Mookie Blaiklock
Pillow Wizard - Jon Gabrus, Brian Huskey, and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser in the improv boat this week for scenes about high-maintenance dog breeding, meeting your nemesis at a memorial service, and a Navy Seal team that trips balls during a mission. Later, a rollerskater uses violent means to pass favorable legislature, and a venom-filled twitter debate goes on-air during Case Closed.
10/26/2016 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 20 seconds
Lydia Loveless, Pamela Murphy, Dan Lippert, and Tim Meadows
Lydia Loveless and the Mortgage Muse - Musical guest Lydia Loveless joins Pamela Murphy, Dan Lippert, Tim Meadows, and Matt Besser for a musical edition of improv4humans! Songs about dating an artist and moving on inspire scenes about an unsatisfactory muse and a therapist that uses his own relationship to help his patients. Later, they share some secrets with the Alley Ghost and try to return some Maggot Meat before feeling as many emotions as possible about a boyfriend.This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches.
10/19/2016 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 7 seconds
Mookie Blaiklock, Anthony Atamanuik, Paul Rust, Danielle Schneider
Sing A Long Experiment #2 - Mookie Blaiklock, Anthony Atamanuik, Paul Rust, and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser for part two of the great Sing A Long Experiment! Songs by Billy Joel, Kenny Rogers, and The Doors inspire scenes about conducting an affair with your drink, a sponge-haired girl on a train, and the cool new trend of storm-riding. Later, we find out why cutlery should be taken a little more seriously and what to do when your boss wants to skype you in college. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Harry's.
10/12/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Live from DCM 18 Pt. 2: Gavin Spieller, Chad Carter, Tim Martin, Adam Frucci, Brian McCann, Shannon O'Neill
LIVE from DCM 18 Pt. 2 - Part Two of the live edition from the 2016 Del Close Marathon arrives with Gavin Spieller, Chad Carter, Tim Martin, Adam Frucci, Brian McCann, and Shannon O'Neill! They build a film set around a four hundred foot canoe, share their summer exploits on the first day of school, and celebrate a visit from Pla-Santa. Then they get some assistance from the Callback Cyborg and ask the priest to fix mom and dad's marriage before finding out what it means to major in media.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Now Hear This.
10/5/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 49 seconds
Live from LA Podfest: Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino
Millenial Falcon: Live from LA Podfest - Live from the LA Podfest, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, and Zach Reino join Matt Besser to find out how hairy you have to be to soak up all the water in the pool. An IRS scam call inspires a scene about overly personal government notices, sound engineers deal with kickball-obsessed recording artists, and a virtual fish agency programs extremely realistic death scenarios. Finally, Eric the Paid Intern returns for street interviews that lead to scenes about a playful drug dealer and getting beaten with a boat.This episode is sponsored by Now Hear This.
9/28/2016 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Allan McLeod, Mike Mitchell, Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox
Gallant and Gallant - Allan McLeod, Mike Mitchell, Don Fanelli, and Laura Willcox join Matt Besser on this week's episode of improv4humans. They follow Mike as he strives to trap himself a wife, find out what Game of Thrones would be like if it followed a structure of improvised beats, and try to get the newest Nasty Boy to cut loose. Then, they check in with Slow Jimmy the Farmhand Who Talks to Animals, address Corey Feldman's recent Today Show appearance, and discover the perfect recipe for a revolution.
Sing A Long Experiment #1 - Horatio Sanz, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero, and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser for a special sing-a-long episode! Matt leads classic songs by Journey, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd and more, while they perform scenes based off of the timeless lyrics. They check in with the coolest talking songbird in town, Crazy Dante's Mattress Store, and a diner chef who pays his waitress in love coupons. Plus, we meet little Jackie Paper all grown up and find out what happens when David Bowie and Prince come face-to-face in the afterlife.This episode is sponsored by NatureBox and Audible. Come see us at the Now Hear This podcast festival: nowhearthisfest.com
9/14/2016 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Jeff Hiller, Pamela Murphy
Postcops - Charlie Sanders, Jeff Hiller, and Pamela Murphy join Matt Besser for this week's improv4humans. A delivery driver makes his own spagetti for his customers, members of Weight Watchers take a proactive approach to cutting their points, and a camera operator keeps the camera on the reporter at all costs. Later, they smoke some body-terror inducing weed and pay a visit to a theoretical sandwich artist.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.
9/7/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 48 seconds
Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri
Plerk of Plersonality - Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for this week's episode of improv4humans. They navigate a convenience store that deals in specific kinds of tape, pick the best cereal to put in their kids' hair, and mount a less literal garage door ad campaign. Later, they explore the autotune dimension and then feel out a new house by its hardcore tunes.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Casper Mattresses.
8/31/2016 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 5 seconds
Live from UCB Sunset with The Mowgli's, Sean Conroy, Betsy Sodaro, Jon Gabrus
The Mowgli's with The New Future: Live from UCB Sunset - Sean Conroy, Betsy Sodaro, Jon Gabrus, and special musical guest The Mowgli's join Matt Besser for a live edition of improv4humans. They champion the rights of water, sustain serious injuries after minor falls, and find out who has it the worst on a subway ride. Plus, The Mowgli's perform some of their favorite songs which inspire scenes about a vague band manager and a drug dealer who peddles love.This episode is sponsored by NatureBox and Blue Apron.
8/24/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 36 seconds
Danielle Schneider, Don Fanelli, Dannah Phirman
Happy Rain - Danielle Schneider, Don Fanelli, and Dannah Phirman join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans! They improvise scenes about the best reason to get the redshirt on a football team, wealthy homeowners engaged in serene shakedowns, and a hands-on approach to finding out where you shouldn't be. A street interview leads to the exploration of speed drama, tech problems are dealt with through rap, and finally, Matt teaches a radical new method of improvisational training.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
8/17/2016 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 11 seconds
Live from UCB Sunset: Seth Morris, Horatio Sanz, Shaun Diston, Jessica McKenna
Wiccan Birdhouse: Live from UCB Sunset - Seth Morris, Horatio Sanz, Shaun Diston, and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser for a live edition of improv4humans! They'll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about interrupting the national anthem, video games that encourage sex acts, and mastering nature through yelling. Plus, they follow a boy who expresses his love in unorthodox ways, find the best way to win an argument with a significant other, and meet a child who can't see gay people. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and Now Hear This.
8/10/2016 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Armen Weitzman
Mattman vs. SupArmen - Following the events of Batman v. Superman, the two heroes meet up at a local diner to discuss just what exactly went down after their fateful duel. Among the super-topics discussed are what makes someone a vigilante, who gets to lead the Justice League, and the mystery of Kryptonian reproduction.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace and NatureBox.
8/3/2016 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Andy Daly, Bob Dassie
Scallions, Stallions, Medallions - Andy Daly and Bob Dassie join Matt Besser this week for improvised scenes about a restaurant with lax standards on what constitutes fish, avoiding cheating through subjective truth, and a couple of Disney screenwriters with a fixation on parental death. Later, we meet the Hundred Acre Wood's resident extortionist and listen to the musings of a table-to-table poet.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon.
7/27/2016 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 53 seconds
Austin Lucas, Fernando, Adam Faucett, John Gemberling, Billy Merritt, Brian Huskey
Austin Lucas, Fernando, and Adam Faucett with The Wish Academy - Musical guests Austin Lucas, Fernando, and Adam Faucett return along with John Gemberling, Billy Merritt, and Brian Huskey to improv4humans with Matt Besser. Austin brings some talented musicians with him to play songs that inspire songs about a band that cannot emote and a record label that pays its artists in compliments. Later, we visit a future where nobody touches anything and meet a couple of parents that take wishes too seriously.Check out Austin Lucas’ music over at www.austinlucasmusic.com !
7/21/2016 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 15 seconds
Kevin Dorff, Seth Morris
Choco Figgy Nut - Kevin Dorff and Seth Morris join Matt Besser this week for scenes about finding Michael Jackson on Dark Facebook, pitching bold new snack ideas, and taking a ride with your imaginary pal Hillary Clinton. Later, they explore the legal battles of tubular surf musicians and follow a nurse who needs to see someone die.
7/13/2016 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 47 seconds
Jon Gabrus, Nicole Parker, Paul Rust
Marilyn Monroebot - Jon Gabrus, Nicole Parker, and Paul Rust join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans for scenes about the dangers of animal trading cards, an urban survivalist, and the trials of a horny ghost. Plus, we'll get to know the new interns, and Matt gets a call from a long-lost relative.
7/6/2016 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 46 seconds
Live from DCM 18: Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, John Gemberling, Ben Schwartz
LIVE from DCM 18 - Live from the 18th annual Del Close Marathon in New York comes this week's episode of improv4humans! Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, John Gemberling, and Ben Schwartz join Matt Besser for a historic live recording where we'll hear scenes about peeing on your teacher's car, trying to find a shammy for your nipples, and getting someone to clean up after a Purge. Then, we'll find out what it takes to deal with trainees at a Greyhound station and why it's crucial to pronounce a name correctly.
Wild Horses IV: Please Stop Sign - The Wild Horses make their majestic return to improv4humans! Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead join Matt Besser for this week's episode where they explore the gritty part of Farm Camp, meet the little man in Lauren's mouth, and follow a crypt-keeper with a zombie problem. Plus, Matt reads a diary entry from Grandma's Memory Book and we find out what happens when you try to do some good at a dangerous crosswalk!
6/22/2016 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 18 seconds
Mike Hanford, Mike Mitchell, Eugene Cordero, Joe Hartzler
Corked-up Porcupine - Mike Hanford, Mike Mitchell, Eugene Cordero, and "Mellow" Joe Hartzler join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. They learn what it means for a homeless person to live the good life, discover a magical realm in the forbidden part of the restaurant, and get stuck to the wall while making magic brownies. Plus, Matt shares stories from his grandmother's memory book.
6/15/2016 • 1 hour, 37 minutes
Michael Dean Damron, Will Hines, Mike Hanford, Anthony Atamanuik and Craig Rowin
Michael Dean Damron with The Musical Toilet - Southern rock musician Michael Dean Damron joins Will Hines, Mike Hanford, Anthony Atamanuik, Craig Rowin and Matt Besser for a music episode of improv4humans. Michael's songs inspire scenes about a man who wants to take a woman's foot in marriage and a boy who pitches a musical toilet to his toys. Plus, restaurant employees get excited over a customer who finally says the name of their food combo.
6/8/2016 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Live from UCB Sunset: Al Scorch, Charlie Sanders, Horatio Sanz and Seth Morris
Al Scorch with Bear Foot: Live From UCB Sunset - Banjo player Al Scorch joins Charlie Sanders, Horatio Sanz and Seth Morris for a live episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser at UCB Sunset. Al's songs inspire scenes about a Coast Guardsman who struggles down the badass totem pole. A Crap on YouTube video helps create a scene about a feminist ladybug that transitions into a man bug. Plus, a comedian's career shows signs of improvement when he finds his perfect audience.
6/1/2016 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne, Alex Fernie
Guess the Bigfoot - Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. A ghost writer struggles to transcribe a vague musician, and a classroom discussion about a hypothetical flood gets out of hand. Also, Stephanie's friends try to convince her to partake in activities at abnormal times. Later, a Hillary and Bernie supporter debate if the presidential candidates should join forces against Trump during Case Closed.
5/25/2016 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 1 second
Mike Still, Paul Welsh, Jessica McKenna
The Stegosaurus Challenge - Mike Still, Jessica McKenna and Paul Welsh join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. They improvise about the musical number in Virgin Airlines' safety video and explore new weight loss challenges. People running for U.S. Senate inspire a scene about presidential candidates' opening statements in a debate. Also, an unhelpful employee starts a new job writing for improv4humans.
5/18/2016 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 5 seconds
The Best of Music Vol. 2
The Best of Music Vol. 2 - Enjoy volume 2 of improv4humans with Matt Besser's best of music scenes, which were voted on by the fans. This episode features music from Ryan Bingham, Allison Weiss, Murder by Death, Waxahatchee, The White Buffalo, The Milk Carton Kids, Dawes, Robbie Fulks, Frank Turner, Dave Hause and Dan Deacon. Their music inspires scenes about regional girlfriends, bottomless bathtubs, a traveling jug band and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites.
5/12/2016 • 2 hours, 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Live from Jashfesht: Brett Gelman, Betsy Sodaro, Danielle Schneider, Hillary Matthews
Frozen Middle Finger: Live from Jashfesht - Brett Gelman, Betsy Sodaro, Danielle Schneider and Hillary Matthews join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans episode at Jashfesht. Valley girls get into an inaudible fight, a NASA support group discusses why they aren't allowed in space and a woman brings chicken everywhere for fun. Plus, a teacher diagnosed with Frozen Middle Finger tries to hide her hand from her students.
5/4/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Jenny Owen Youngs, Tim Meadows, Katie Dippold, Eugene Cordero
Skin Cockroaches with Jenny Owen Youngs - Singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs performs on an improv4humans with Matt Besser music episode, featuring Tim Meadows, Eugene Cordero and Katie Dippold. Her songs inspire scenes about a detailed plan on stealing vinyl from a music store and dealing with a bad case of skin cockroaches. Also, we learn the real story behind Banksy. Buy Jenny's music at jennyowenyoungs.com . Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
4/27/2016 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 48 seconds
420 Special Live from UCB Sunset: Matt Walsh, Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock and Billy Merritt
420 Special 2016: LIVE at UCB Sunset - Matt Walsh, Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser for a special 420 episode live at UCB Sunset. The origin story of The Waldos inspire a scene about a Subway employee who decides to change his favorite order. A butter-loving couple discovers their super powers, and a scene with the lights off brings the improvisers to a ghostly coal mine. Plus, Besser shares his 1992 man-on-the-street interviews at a Bill Clinton election day rally. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
4/19/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Live from UCB Sunset: Neil Campbell, Jon Daly, Seth Morris
Death of a Gorgeous Shirt: Live at UCB Sunset - Jon Daly, Seth Morris and Neil Campbell join Matt Besser for a live episode of improv4humans at UCB Sunset. Political man-on-the-street interviews inspire scenes about voting for change and a struggling paid protestor. Also, a family has emotional last rites for an incredible shirt, and a new intern pitches Besser videos ideas for the next live show. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
4/13/2016 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 36 seconds
Live from SXSW 2016: Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O'Neill, Drew Tarver, Anthony Atamanuik
Extreme Daggering: LIVE at SXSW 2016 - Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O'Neill, Drew Tarver and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for a live episode from South by Southwest. A babysitter refuses to let a boy drink liquids or sleep because it wasn't on the parents' list. Jon's mom finds his secret box of bra straps, and Jesus discusses the creation of the toilet with his disciples. Also, a group of high school students take daggering to a new level. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
4/6/2016 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 11 seconds
Neil Casey, Pam Murphy
Why Kill the Golden Goose? - Neil Casey, Pam Murphy and Matt Besser explore the police investigation of Jack and the Beanstalk. An ocean thermometer barker tries to move up in the world and a grandpa tells incredibly long jokes to an impatient teenager. On a trip abroad, a couple argues with the hotel concierge about flushing their toilet paper. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
3/30/2016 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Langhorne Slim, Jon Gabrus, Drew Tarver, Dan Lippert
Wolf Boy with Langhorne Slim - Singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim joins Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, Drew Tarver and Dan Lippert for a music episode of improv4humans. Langhorne's songs inspire scenes about an actor without sports knowledge who auditions for a Gatorade commercial and a boy with a faulty birth who remains attached to his mother's vagina for life. Later, a stock broker hesitates to conform to his bloodthirsty co-workers. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA. Check out Matt, Drew and Dan in Besser's short film "Arkippiana" on the go90 app.
3/23/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 42 seconds
The Best of i4h Vol. 6
The Best of i4h Vol. 6 - Here is what you voted for as the best scenes of 2015, humons. These performances feature Jon Gabrus, Joe Wengert, Will McLaughlin, Chad Carter, Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, Joe Hartzler, Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, Brett Gelman, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Big Grande, Wild Horses, Chris Gethard, Sebastian Conelli, Shannon O’Neill, Susan Messing, Bob Dassie, John Gemberling, Brian McCann and Charlie Todd.
3/17/2016 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Bonus: Beautiful/Anonymous with Chris Gethard Episode 1
Bonus: Beautiful/Anonymous with Chris Gethard - On a bonus improv4humans, Matt Besser presents the new show from i4h regular Chris Gethard. Welcome to Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People! Every week, Chris Gethard opens the phone lines to one caller, for one hour, and he can’t hang up, no matter what. In this debut episode, Chris talks to a true underdog in Texas who has both a fascinating family history and a pent-up passion.
3/14/2016 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 14 seconds
The Green Crew: John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik
The Green Crew - John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser to take classes at a famous prank theater on this week's improv4humans. Donald Trump tries to be nice, and a couple ruins a film shoot with their constant scatting. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
3/9/2016 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 5 seconds
Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver, Tim Baltz
Filibusting - Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver and Tim Baltz join Matt Besser to improvise about using fighting moves from from video games in real life. They also create scenes about a fire marshal's interrogation with a child, the complexities of stating sports facts and a pitch meeting for a sketch show that doesn't go too well. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
3/2/2016 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 20 seconds
Live with Wild Horses at UCB Sunset
DARBA (Live with Wild Horses at UCB Sunset) - The Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland and Erin Whitehead) join Matt Besser for a live episode at UCB Sunset. Their scenes include Mary being diagnosed with emailitis and a new gardener learning to adjust to the top donator's abrasive fetish. Later, a Crap on YouTube and interview with a former Uber driver inspire a scene about annoying passengers who actually know how to avoid all traffic. Lastly, the Wild Horses become the country's top secret agents. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
2/24/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 57 seconds
Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock, Craig Rowin
Attitude-driven Apparel - Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser on improv4humans this week. They improvise about losing track of time before attending a clock expo and loyal customers who dislike a restaurant's bizarre new staff. Also, valet drivers go out of their way to cover up locking keys in a car. Later, potential tenants pretend to be Christian to win over an extremely Christian landlord. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
2/17/2016 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 38 seconds
James Adomian, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus: Live from SF Sketch Fest
Porta Squatty Potty: LIVE from SF Sketch Fest - James Adomian, Mary Holland and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a live episode at San Francisco Sketch Fest. Their scenes include a cat whisperer who thinks he's a cat, Mary trying to survive living in a drunken world and Guy Fieri's intense rhetoric during a commercial shoot. Later, a senile grandpa struggles with his driver’s test and a group of strangers speak to a medium about people who are most likely alive. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
2/10/2016 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 14 seconds
225.5 Ask the UCB: Reddit AMA Follow-Up
Ask the UCB: Reddit AMA Follow-Up - Besser gives a follow-up on his Reddit AMA where humons asked comedy-related questions and sent him their thanks. Someone serving in the military tells Besser about trying to form an improv group and listening to the greatest podcast in the world. Besser also talks about the importance of having life experience before delving into comedy. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser's new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called “The UCB Show.”
2/8/2016 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
Murder by Death, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Mookie Blaiklock
The Jug-Galos with Murder by Death - Indie-rock band Murder by Death joins improvisers John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri and Mookie Blaiklock for a special music episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser. Their songs inspire scenes about a man who confesses how he really feels about his friends during his fever dreams and two toddlers who escape their crazy fathers to start a life of their own in New York City. Also, a travelling jug band struggles with their newly purchased haunted car that once killed several deer. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
2/3/2016 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 8 seconds
Cheeseball: John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik
Cheeseball - John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik deliver some good, fun and funny scenes on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser. They improvise about Rosie Perez playing Jeopardy!, a couple's fight about their sex noises and domesticating wild animals. Also, a conversation about lube inspires a scene about a former sex shop employee starting a new job at Subway. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
1/27/2016 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 19 seconds
Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt: LIVE from UCBSunset
Half-a-SWARM 2: LIVE from UCBSunset - Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt are members of the legendary improv team The SWARM and this week they join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB's Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as they catch people swimming in MLK's reflecting pool burial ground, follow an employee who pushes the envelope on wearing what they want at their job, and work on their "Rock, Paper, Scissors" subliminals. Plus, We Need To Talk About Kevin shares the New Year's Resolutions of the humons on Hollywood Blvd and an audience member tells us a story about an unexpected visit from a family member he's never met before. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called “The UCB Show”.
1/20/2016 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 44 seconds
222.5 Ask the UCB: Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, Will Hines
Ask the UCB: Playing Gay Improv Characters - In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser, Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines discuss playing gay improv characters and improvising with what you know. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called "The UCB Show".
1/18/2016 • 20 minutes, 17 seconds
Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, Will Hines
Mr. Nice Guy - Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines deal with the most bad ass nice guy on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They also see David Blaine upset over another magician stealing his trick, find out what 7-Eleven customers will do if they win the Powerball lottery, and follow the stand-up career of a comedian with a "fake Italian" accent. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser Breaks the Record” and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called “The UCB Show”.
1/13/2016 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Tim Meadows, Paul Rust, Stephanie Allynne, Anthony King: LIVE from UCBSunset
Boyfriend Pillow: LIVE from UCBSunset - Happy New Years humons! Tim Meadows, Paul Rust, Stephanie Allynne, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to ask humons about the worst gifts they've received this holiday season on a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as they explore the Ultimate Bath Experience, take you inside the writers' room of Wacky Packs, and participate in a spelling bee of naughty sounding words. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser's new standup special "Besser Breaks the Record" and the new live comedy show filmed at the UCB theaters called "The UCB Show".
1/6/2016 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 35 seconds
The Milk Carton Kids, Mary Holland, Matt Newell, Seth Morris
The Milk Carton Kids: The Musical Element - Singer-songwriters Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan together are The Milk Carton Kids and this week they join Mary Holland, Matt Newell, and Seth Morris for another musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! The Milk Carton Kids play us some select tracks off of their many albums that will inspire scenes about a new dog who learns how to fit in, heaven being much like life on Earth, and the incredible lengths a group of kids go to find out what kind of jean shorts a lady in their neighborhood is wearing. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up The Milk Carton Kids music at www.themilkcartonkids.com !
12/30/2015 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 49 seconds
John Gemberling, Charlie Sanders, Colton Dunn: LIVE from UCBSunset
Sweatshirt Boys: LIVE from UCBSunset - Merry Christmas humons! John Gemberling, Charlie Sanders, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! They’ll hear from Grames Taylor, a musician who parodies James Taylor songs, explore what it's like being around someone who brings up their love of Eggnog in casual conversation, and cut to Gemberling heckling a live Mickey Mouse show. Plus, We Need to Talk About Kevin arrives with a Holiday edition of Man On The Street Interviews in which we find out what are some of the worst gifts humons have ever given and received. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
12/23/2015 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 24 seconds
Dawes, Danielle Schneider, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, Joe Wengert
Dawes in You've Been Invited to an Invite - Taylor Goldsmith, Griffin Goldsmith, and Wylie Gelber are together known as American folk-rock band Dawes and this week they join Danielle Schneider, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, and Joe Wengert for a very special musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Dawes performs songs live in-studio that will inspire scenes about living in a Mountain Town, Kanye West becoming close friends with a wedding invitation planner, and someone who fetishizes the name "Lily." Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up Dawes' music at www.dawestheband.com!
12/16/2015 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 33 seconds
217.5 Ask the UCB: Rules vs. No Rules w/ Ian Roberts (Pt. 2)
Ask the UCB: Rules vs. No Rules w/ Ian Roberts (Pt. 2) - Recorded LIVE at UCB Sunset’s Inner Sanctum, Ian Roberts, co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, continues with a lecture on the topic of “rules” vs. “no rules” in improv comedy. Ian speaks on improvising with different forms, the rules Del Close used to develop The Movie form, how certain rules of improv are applicable to sketch comedy, and much more. For more info, consult the UCB Comedy Improv Manual and check out part 1 of Ian's lecture here: http://www.earwolf.com/episode/ask-the-ucb-rules-vs-no-rules-w-ian-roberts-pt-1/ .
12/14/2015 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 28 seconds
Armen Weitzman, Amanda Sitko, Jon Gabrus, Brett Morris, Ele Woods
A i4h Christmas Carol - On Christmas Eve, Matt is visited by the ghost of Armen Weitzman who helps guide him on a journey to the past, present, and future in hopes that he will become kindlier toward his fellow humons Jon Gabrus, Amanda Sitko, Engineer Brett Morris, talent booker Ele Woods, and improv4humans listeners. Will Matt be able to change? Tune in to find out! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD and the UCB Comedy Improv Manual !
12/9/2015 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 46 seconds
216.5 Ask the UCB: Rules vs. No Rules w/ Ian Roberts (Pt. 1)
Ask the UCB: Rules vs. No Rules w/ Ian Roberts (Pt. 1) - Recorded LIVE at UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum, Ian Roberts, co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, hosted a lecture on the topic of "rules" vs. "no rules" in improv comedy. It's Ian's position that rules are necessary for teaching, learning, and practicing improv and any other discipline. Listen as Ian presents his argument and engages with the audience. For more info, consult the UCB Comedy Improv Manual and stay tuned for part two!
12/7/2015 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 12 seconds
Dan O'Brien, Danielle Schneider, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, Jason Mantzoukas
Grudge Justice - Playwright and poet Dan O'Brien joins Jessica St. Clair, Danielle Schneider, Lennon Parham, and Jason Mantzoukas for a special poetry filled edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Dan reads some poems from his Scarsdale and War Reporter collections to inspire scenes about the "hmmming" phenomenon in the poetry world, the prophecy of having to marry your improv scene partner after doing a proposal scene, and buying stolen items from raccoons. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
12/2/2015 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Robbie Fulks, Mary Holland, John Gemberling, Horatio Sanz
Robbie Fulks in Rocky Road Pie Town - Chicago based singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks joins Mary Holland, John Gemberling, and Horatio Sanz for a very special musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Robbie performs songs live in-studio that will inspire scenes about marrying musicians in order to form a band, letting that special someone see what you could do to them in your mind, and a catfishing story taking place in Rocky Road Pie Town. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up Robbie Fulks' music at www.robbiefulks.com !
11/24/2015 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 53 seconds
Wild Horses vs. Big Grande: LIVE at UCBsunset
Wild Horses vs. Big Grande: LIVE at UCBsunset - It's a two-team spectacle as Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne of Wild Horses and Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg, Drew Tarver, and Jon Mackey of Big Grande join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! They'll explore what it would be like if home invaders entered a home of an old college buddy, being finalists at the Laundry Olympics, and Halloween was every day in October as they Crap on YouTube. Plus, musical guest Ivan Ives performs "California" which inspires a scene about adjusting to the chill California lifestyle. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/18/2015 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 49 seconds
D'Arcy Carden, Craig Rowin, Neil Campbell, Danielle Schneider
Dramatic Tornado - D'Arcy Carden, Craig Rowin, Neil Campbell, and Danielle Schneider discover the sexual double-meaning of pet adoption on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They'll also follow the career of an actor whose prime gig is pretending to be a monster in a child's closet, Wee-Man on his new prank show Cat Nuts, and a dramatic actor who regards himself as a Dramatic Tornado. Plus, humon Sarah Schultz stops by to interview Matt about becoming undeniably funny, honing your act, and being inspired by the work of other comedians in The Interview Challenge. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/11/2015 • 2 hours, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Dan Deacon, Seth Morris, Lauren Lapkus, Jon Gabrus
Dan Deacon and the Mighty Mighty Bosses - American composer Dan Deacon joins Seth Morris, Lauren Lapkus, and Jon Gabrus for a very special musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Dan performs songs from his latest album "Gliss Riffer" live in-studio that will inspire scenes about finding a tiny person inside a reverberating man, nerds and jocks becoming friends after the nerds beat a high school principal in a game of chess, and two couples one-upping each other at Make-Out Point. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up Dan Deacon's music at www.dandeacon.com !
11/4/2015 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 43 seconds
Live from Politicon 2015 w/ Echo Kellum, Mike Still, Jon Gabrus
Live from Politicon 2015 - Echo Kellum, Mike Still, and Jon Gabrus get political for an improv4humans with Matt Besser recorded LIVE from Politicon 2015 in Los Angeles! They'll show us what a debate between three Donald Trump like politicians would be like, recreate an episode of Scandal, and become a group of hunters who hunt drones for "Drone Season." Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/28/2015 • 59 minutes, 13 seconds
Wayne Federman, Betsy Sodaro, Brian Huskey, Ben Siemon
Entering From the Rear - Wayne Federman, Betsy Sodaro, Brian Huskey, and Ben Siemon join Matt Besser for a sobering moment in sports science wherein they teach adults how to play professional football, in an attempt to avoid childhood death. Then, the gang explores the risks that our kids are exposed to each time they visit Google, an amusement park ride that's made entirely of our phone's apps, and the hardship of doing an opening act for a comedian that won't let you use any jokes. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/21/2015 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 9 seconds
Frank Turner, Jon Gabrus, Mookie Blaiklock, Charlie Sanders, Ben Rodgers
Frank Turner and the Popular Poets - English singer-songwriter Frank Turner joins Jon Gabrus, Mookie Blaiklock, Charlie Sanders, and Ben Rodgers for a stacked musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Frank Turner performs songs from his latest album "Positive Songs for Negative People" live in-studio that will inspire scenes about a personal poem about a relationship going mainstream, being cursed by an ex after a break-up, and artists meeting face to face with a terrible anonymous negative reviewer. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up Frank Turner's "Positive Songs For Negative People" ft. “Get Better”, “The Next Storm” and “Josephine” at http://fthc.cc/PSFNPdeluxe !
10/14/2015 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 54 seconds
LIVE from Hollywood Improv: Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh
LIVE from Hollywood Improv - Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh join Matt Besser for an improv4humans recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles! They’ll explore how apocalypse survivors believe that Ian's elementary school ability to make crystals will save them, the effects of getting a low star rating from other humans, and the night the two biggest Tom Stoppard fans finally meet him. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/7/2015 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 2 seconds
LIVE from SF Improv Festival: Susan Messing, Bob Dassie
LIVE from SF Improv Festival 2015 - Recorded LIVE from the 2015 San Francisco Improv Festival, improv legends Susan Messing and Bob Dassie join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll explore meeting with a genius surgeon who likes to be addressed as a cat, an airline that allows sitting in the cockpit as an alternative seat, and wearing very revealing clothes to a wedding. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/30/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 23 seconds
The White Buffalo, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, Seth Morris
The White Buffalo and the Bickering Duo - Singer-songwriter Jake Smith of The White Buffalo joins Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, and Seth Morris on another musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! The White Buffalo will perform songs live in-studio from his new album “Love & The Death of Damnation” that will inspire scenes about entitled millennials taking positions in the Supreme Court, wanting more production value for the Birds and the Bees talk, and a popular duo of singers who are famous for bickering in their songs. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and pick up The White Buffalo’s music over at www.thewhitebuffalo.com !
9/23/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Chad Carter
Flaming Mop and Tuxedo - Chad Carter is one of the original improv4humans all-stars and this week he joins Matt Besser for a historic improv2humans! Listen as they Crap On YouTube and create scenes about keeping the largest Garfield collection non-visible by any means, offering a hundred dollars in order to make someone be quiet, and Morrissey pitching ideas for protest signs. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/16/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 20 seconds
Alex Fernie, Alex Berg, Todd Fasen
Convoy - Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, and Todd Fasen together are known as the infamous fast-paced three-person improv group Convoy. This week they join Matt Besser for an improv4humans that will keep you informed about what the f*ck is going on in the world. They’ll create scenes about monkeys & falcons being used to ward off birds from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, being a real anarchist, and the hidden easter egg Star Wars scenes that will be discovered in the future when DVDs become rare. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/9/2015 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 48 seconds
D'Arcy Carden, Jill Donnelly, Craig Rowin
Bitter Beer Face - D’Arcy Carden, Jill Donnelly, and Craig Rowin explore a new toothless gummy language society, follow the life of Marcy the Interrupter, and take us to the beginning of the Metal and Social wars on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, Matt explains how his experience at the Outside Lands Festival ended up with him running from security. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/2/2015 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 10 seconds
Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock, Mike Mitchell
No Joke Thieves Allowed (@FatJew) - Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock, and Mike Mitchell join Matt Besser to make a meal of joke thief Josh Ostrovsky aka “The Fat Jew” on this week’s improv4humans! Their discussion of the recent plagiarism backlash will serve as inspiration for improvised scenes about taking serious offense to a child re-telling a joke they heard at summer camp, the trace of anti-semitism that is allowed when posting hate against his moniker, and being a writer who makes rappers uncomfortable in interviews. Plus, Mike gets put in the Confrontation Corner in a scenario in which a sketch group he was a part of uses his idea for a TV show and doesn’t let him be in the show. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/26/2015 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 5 seconds
Jon Gabrus, Joe Wengert, Will McLaughlin
Surrounded by Passwords - Jon Gabrus, Joe Wengert, and Will McLaughlin are surrounded by passwords everywhere they go on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They also explore how nuns feel really feel about Katy Perry, a teacher giving their students a gentle ribbing, and what real American made products would look like. Plus, they encounter a couple of motherly cops during the Mope Report. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/19/2015 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 40 seconds
Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, Brett Gelman
200th Episode! - Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Brett Gelman have been around since the early days of improv4humans with Matt Besser and now they are back for the very special 200th episode! Listen as the greatest improvisers in the universe explore the secret code of Star Wars, the lives of the real Chemical Brothers, and whether you would judge a lion killer’s dentistry abilities. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/12/2015 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 27 seconds
Billy Merritt, Mary Holland, Andy Secunda: LIVE from LA Indie Improv Festival 2015
Don't Say Pineapple: LIVE from LA Indie Improv Festival 2015 - Recorded LIVE in Los Angeles, Billy Merritt, Mary Holland, and Andy Secunda join Matt Besser for an improv4humans that kicked off the 2015 LA Indie Improv Festival! They’ll explore the consequences of having family Skype into a wedding, why Mary would mention her childhood bathroom ritual in her application essay to Yale, and why you would have a ringtone for every moment in a relationship. Plus, a humon explains the real reason why pineapple is the most suggested word. San Francisco: Matt Besser will be in ASSSSCAT at the Outside Lands Festival this Saturday, August 8th. Go to www.mattbesser.com for more info. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/5/2015 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, Joe Hartzler
Indonesian Hobbit - Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, and Joe Hartzler are on this week’s improv5humans with Matt Besser! They’ll encounter an Indonesian Hobbit, get into a coffee fight, and make each other fall asleep by talking about their problems. Plus, they follow the life of Scooge, a zany radio DJ who will eat anything. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/29/2015 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 48 seconds
Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver, Drew Spears, Echo Kellum
Summer Stache - Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver, Drew Spears, and Echo Kellum join Matt Besser for a jam packed improv5humans! They’ll look to a party hero for guidance when crisis hits, break the rock band norms, and pitch new Subway games. They also check in with Thomas the Milkman’s new summer look and Matt gives a speech of inspiration for the new improv group coming out of the University of Arkansas. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/22/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 17 seconds
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 3
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 3 - Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 3 of a monumental improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring the greatest improvisers in the universe, John Gemberling, Brett Gelman, Brian McCann, and Charlie Todd. Listen as they explore a world where prisoners love long-form improvisation, Poseidon and Satan discuss why he still uses the pitchfork as an intimidation tool, and police officers who have a Good Cop/Bad Jewish cop routine. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/15/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 2
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 2 - Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 2 of a tremendous improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring an incredible roster of improvisers which include Anthony Atamanuik, Alexandra Dickson, Connor Ratliff, Chad Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Tim Martin, Craig Rowin, Doug Moe, Charlie Todd, Shaun Diston, and Don Fanelli. Expect to hear a couple of praying mantises struggle with why they are praying, what would happen if you tried to impress a parent with your ability to fly a plane, and the result of lying to an entire baseball stadium that you know the words to the National Anthem. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/8/2015 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 36 seconds
194.5 Ask the UCB: Success in Comedy
Ask the UCB: Success in Comedy - In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser talks about the different kinds of success you can find in comedy. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/6/2015 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 1
LIVE from DCM 17 Pt. 1 - Recorded LIVE at UCBeast from the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 1 of a colossal improv4humans with Matt Besser featuring an incredible roster of improvisers which include Ian Roberts, Adam Frucci, Ryan Haney, Joanna Bradley, Chad Carter, Sebastian Conelli, Chris Gethard, Shannon O’Neill, Jackie Jennings, Gavin Speiller, Brandon Gardner, and Anthony Atamanuik. Listen as they introduce us into the world of extreme wrestling, explore the worst way your family finds out about how you’ve been exploring your body, Sebastian & Chris continue the ball busting from last year, and much more! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/1/2015 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Andy Daly, Peter Gwinn, Amanda Sitko
Into the Thunderdome - Andy Daly, Peter Gwinn, and Amanda Sitko join Matt Besser and witness listeners get into the Case Closed Thunderdome and settle the Sun Kil Moon debate on this week’s improv4humans! We’ll also hear what it would be like if your name became slang for a curse word, if you had a teacher who enjoys watching you cheat, and the consequences of an uncle taking a birthday joke toward his nephew too far. New York: improv4humans with Matt Besser will be LIVE at the Del Close Marathon this Saturday (6/27) at the UCBeast from 1-5pm. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/24/2015 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Ryan Bingham, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, Eugene Cordero
Ryan Bingham and the Candy Colored Dreams - Oscar winning singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham joins Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, Eugene Cordero, and Matt Besser for a musical episode of improv4humans! Hear Ryan play some songs from his catalog that will inspire scenes about thinking twice before fighting with someone because you never know the tough things they are going through, trying to hear the moonlight on a nice quiet night, and a deadly pop song. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Ryan Bingham’s music over at www.binghammusic.com !
6/17/2015 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 58 seconds
Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock
Drizzle, No Apologies - Stephanie Allynne and Mookie Blaiklock return for a special improv3humans with Matt Besser! They’ll show what it’s like to be in marriage therapy with a husband who has participated in a purity ball, explore what it would be like to flirt with a complete stranger on a public bus, and do their best to introduce the new must wear goggles legislation during a porn shoot. Plus, everyone discusses apology culture in another edition of What’s Bothering You? Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/10/2015 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 15 seconds
LIVE at UCBsunset: Ian Roberts, Zach Woods
Postcoital Mess: LIVE at UCBsunset - Ian Roberts and Zach Woods join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans recorded from the new UCB Sunset theatre in Los Angeles. They’ll do their best to ignore the attention wanting guy with the cat on his head, come up with a fun solution for a postcoital mess, and explore a young man’s snake fetish. Plus, Eric the Paid intern returns along with We Need To Talk about Kevin to share their Man on the Street Interview at the Santa Monica Pier. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/3/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
189.5 Ask the UCB: Openings & Music Guests
Ask the UCB: Openings & Music Guests - In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser talks about improv openings and answers questions about the musical guests on the show. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/1/2015 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Will Hines, Mike Still, Joe Wengert, Doug Levison
Apes Will Fight If We Must - Will Hines, Mike Still, and Joe Wengert are humons living in the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! We’ll hear how an undercover cop infiltrates a group of 16 year-olds at a concert, the Tween Gay News as reported by Joe, and the best shitting in your pants story in American history. Plus, Doug Levison aka the Angry Trumpet Critic calls in to offer Matt advice on what to do about another improv teacher unfairly criticizing the UCB in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/27/2015 • 2 hours, 44 seconds
Neil Flynn, Matt Walsh, Peter Hulne, Danielle Schneider
Moon Madness - Neil Flynn, Matt Walsh, Peter Hulne, and Danielle Schneider are all on a out of this world episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Learn about the effects of moon madness, witness a forbidden love between a dot and a feather, and meet the new police force in town. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
Wild Horses III: Gossipy Elephants - The Wild Horses cannot be tamed! Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead are back on improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll go on a road trip with an annoying honker, share a romantic handkerchief story reminiscent of Grease, and use metaphors to battle with some neighbors. Plus, the Wild Horses bring the gossipy elephants of Dumbo to life in an improv4humans Movie Review! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/13/2015 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Waxahatchee, Seth Morris, Pamela Murphy, Jeff Hiller
Waxahatchee and the Beige River - Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee joins Seth Morris, Pamela Murphy, Jeff Hiller, and Matt Besser for a musical episode of improv4humans! We’ll hear Katie play some songs that will inspire scenes about whether you should hang out with the person you just broke up with, using too many pauses while speaking as a way of seduction, and mentioning your hometown in the lyrics of a song. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Waxahatchee’s music over at www.waxahatcheemusic.com !
5/6/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Drew Spears, Andrew Hansen, Beth Appel
We Need to Talk About Kevin - Drew Spears, Andrew Hansen, and Beth Appel of the UCB-LA Harold team Cardinal Redbird all learn more about Thomas the Milk Man’s new intern Kevin on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! As we get to know more about Kevin, you’ll hear improvised scenes about a towel boy who’s eager to take over for a basketball coach, being unable to do any work due to being in a relationship, and PG rated movies that sound erotic. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
4/29/2015 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
4/20 Special 2015: John Gemberling, Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus
4/20 Special: Clit's Alive - It’s time to once again celebrate 4/20 with Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, and John Gemberling on a special 4/20 episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Get baked and tune in as the guys experience a performance by DJ Hand Dance, explore how Kelsey Grammer stays youthful, and meet a Frankenstein plastic surgeon. This show will definitely get you high. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! LA: Get tickets for Matt’s 4/20 Shows at UCB Sunset now at www.mattbesser.com !
4/19/2015 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Drew DiFonzo Marks, Dave Theune, Ryan Meharry, James Mastraieni
Tatertown - Drew DiFonzo Marks, Dave Theune, Ryan Meharry, and James Mastraieni regularly perform together as Tatertown and this week they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans! We’ll hear what it’s like on a deserted island with a bunch of know-it-alls, when The Eagles perform for a bunch of tweens, and when a prank goes too far. Plus, Matt goes through some letters to figure out whether they are true fans or not. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! LA: Get tickets for Matt’s 4/20 Shows at UCB Sunset now at www.mattbesser.com !
4/15/2015 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Dave Hause, Joe Wengert, Brian Huskey, Mary Holland
Dave Hause Flip Flop Dip Dop - Singer-songwriter Dave Hause joins Joe Wengert, Brian Huskey, Mary Holland, and Matt Besser for a musical episode of improv4humans! We’ll hear Dave play some songs that will inspire scenes about the reality of being a Nobel poet laureate, an 80s late night talk show host dealing with his fleeting fame in a bar, and having a fetish for taking care of people. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dave Hause’s albums over at www.davehause.com ! LA: Get tickets for Matt’s 4/20 Shows at UCB Sunset now at www.ucbtheatre.com !
4/8/2015 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Paul F. Tompkins, Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver
Don't Say Nothin' - Paul F. Tompkins, Dan Lippert, and Drew Tarver are caught in a door to door scavenger hunt, are haunted when a scary movie bleeds into reality, and make sure to not snitch about what’s really going on at the farmers market on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also call a PTA meeting to encourage bullying as it promotes bone strength, visit a snobby Crate and Barrel in Aspen, and meet Darryl, a drunk theatre fan. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
4/1/2015 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 19 seconds
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Amanda Sitko
#RaceTogether - John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, and Amanda Sitko show us exactly what it would be like if a Starbucks customer attempted to start a #RaceTogether conversation on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also explore why you shouldn’t mansplain, visit a new Woody Allen themed Starbucks, and find themselves in a real Groundhog’s Day situation. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/25/2015 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 19 seconds
LIVE from SXSW 2015: Matt Walsh, Horatio Sanz, Shannon O'Neill, Austin Lucas
LIVE from SXSW 2015 with Austin Lucas - Matt Walsh, Horatio Sanz, and Shannon O'Neill commend you for finding this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser recorded LIVE from SXSW on your favorite podcast app. Get ready to learn about the only beast noise app that you’ll ever want to own, why a car prank can get you in a situation you don’t want to be in, and the origins of being a hype-man. Plus, Austin Lucas performs “Splinters” as inspiration for some more improvised scenes. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/18/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 24 seconds
Allison Weiss, Tim Meadows, Lauren Lapkus, Eugene Cordero
Allison Weiss' Secret Sad Dance Party - Singer-songwriter Allison Weiss joins Tim Meadows, Lauren Lapkus, and Eugene Cordero in her secret sad dance party in musical episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Allison plays songs that inspire scenes about how the way people eat is the exact way they are in relationships, a day in the life of DJ Mofo, and a husband who finds everything he says funny. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Allison Weiss’ albums over at www.allisonw.com!
3/11/2015 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 49 seconds
Will Hines, Gilli Nissim, Dhruv Uday Singh, Kale Hills, Heather Woodward
Marriage Money - Will Hines, Gilli Nissim, Dhruv Uday Singh, Kale Hills, and Heather Woodward join Matt Besser for an unprecedented improv6humans! We’ll see what it’s like when J.K. Simmons walks into the OZ writers room, find out what exactly is marriage money, and hear some personal stories from the Nerf injury ward. Plus, we explore what can go wrong when a city installs walking flags for crossing the street in another edition of The Mope Report. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/4/2015 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds
LIVE from SF Sketchfest: Scott Adsit, Lauren Lapkus, Colton Dunn, Charlie Sanders
Kiss Cup: LIVE from SF Sketchfest - Scott Adsit, Lauren Lapkus, Colton Dunn, and Charlie Sanders receive kisses from the people of San Francisco on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser recorded LIVE from SF Sketchfest! They’ll follow some parents who think their baby has abandoned them, create a song celebrating the idea of having one universal language, and haunt a Disneyland ride. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/25/2015 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 19 seconds
LIVE from UCB Sunset w/ Tim Meadows, Ian Roberts, Seth Morris
Mad Screamer LIVE from UCB-Sunset - Tim Meadows, Ian Roberts, Seth Morris, and Thomas the Milk man join Matt Besser LIVE from the new UCB-Sunset in Los Angeles for an improv4humans episode filled with arm wrestling competitions, fart wars, and a detailed hookup story told from the third-person point of view. Plus, everyone experiences shock as they watch Sarah Palin’s teleprompter breaking during Crap on YouTube. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/18/2015 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Armen Weitzman, Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, Neil Campbell
Whiplash Ft. Armen - Matt finds Armen Weitzman hanging around the Earwolf studio and decides to have him sit in an alternate chair along with Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Neil Campbell. Will Armen flounder to initiate with a strong premise? Or will Armen prove to Matt once and for all that he can improvise with these improv4humans regulars? Tune in to find out! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/11/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 1 second
Drew Spears, Neil Casey, Brian Huskey
Decomposing Corpse TV - Drew Spears, Neil Casey, and Brian Huskey find a visor mirror that shows the ultimate truth on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also go on a romantic journey with an Autobot, meet an existential stoner, and become the group of people that submit visual videos to the improv4humans forum for Crap on YouTube. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/4/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, Drew Tarver
Big Grande - Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver, Ryan Rosenberg, and Jon Mackey are all best buds and together perform all around LA as the sketch group Big Grande. Today they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans complete with pirate speakers, passionate waltzers, and a guy who lives in a mall. Plus, everyone shares their best Shaq story during Crap On YouTube. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! LA: Come see improv4humans LIVE at the UCB-Sunset on Tuesday February 3rd at 8:30pm. Go to www.ucbtheatre.com for tickets!
1/28/2015 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Gil Ozeri, Will Hines
What's Your Profession? - Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Gil Ozeri, and Will Hines are all participants on Survivor in a special improv5humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also visit an awful joke telling dentist’s office, experience the worst road rage, and explore what happens when a witness gets thrown into different disputes. Plus, Matt reads some questionable fan letters. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/21/2015 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Andy Daly, Pamela Murphy, Joel Spence
Bring Your Dad In Day - Andy Daly, Pamela Murphy, and Joel Spence teach us about manners and the proper way to introduce yourself on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! You’ll also hear as they participate in Bring Your Dad In Day, confront a grandfather who loves Gunsmoke, and decide what will the new Hollywood sign look like. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/14/2015 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 30 seconds
LIVE Xmas Special; Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Matt Walsh, Open Mike Eagle
Open Mike Eagle LIVE Xmas Special at UCBsunset - Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, and Matt Walsh welcome Open Mike Eagle to perform a song from his latest album Dark Comedy on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE from the new UCB Sunset theatre! They’ll also explore how ecstasy etchings become reality, bands who cannot be categorized, and what can go wrong while on a exotic zoo tour. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/7/2015 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 58 seconds
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, Colton Dunn, Charlie Sanders
These Fat Crackers: The Final Battle - These Fat Crackers: The Final BattleHappy New Year humons! Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, Colton Dunn, and Charlie Sanders return in the final part of a trilogy in which they explore narrative improv following the same characters who live in the same apartment building on today's improv4humans with Matt Besser! We'll follow these roommates as they prepare a breakfast of champions, gaze upon a 3 panel choose your own adventure mural, and try to break into the elevator that hasn’t been used since the years of Prohibition. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
12/30/2014 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 15 seconds
Live in Vancouver 2014 w/ The Sunday Service
Live in Vancouver 2014 w/ The Sunday Service - Merry Christmas humons! Matt Besser is joined by Ryan Beil, Caitlin Howden, Kevin Lee, Aaron Read, and Taz VanRassel of Vancouver’s award-winning improv group The Sunday Service for a special LIVE improv4humans recorded from Vancouver complete with scenes about parents with no boundaries, an upset man who interrupts everyone he runs by telling them of how he put his iPhone in a microwave, trucker’s CB radio slang, and more. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
12/23/2014 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Deranged Penguin: Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne
Deranged Penguin - Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne are back in part two of a trilogy in which they explore narrative improv following the same characters who live in the same apartment building on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also practice safe jacket rolling, taste the drink of Milfs, and follow a stand-up as they develop their dead penguin material. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
12/22/2014 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 42 seconds
OkStupid: Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne
OkStupid - Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne enrich their lives by learning how to whistle on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow an orgasm eater on a date, meet expert booger disposers, and get familiar with a guy who sells his vitamin filled urine. Plus, we figure out what were the steps that went through to put up a misspelled STOP sign in the return of the Mope Report. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! improv4humans will be back at the UCB Sunset LIVE on December 22nd with a Christmas special. Go to https://www.ucbtheatre.com / for tickets!This episode is sponsored by Naturebox. Delicious & nutritious snacks. Go to naturebox.com/IMPROV for a free trial box!
12/17/2014 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 46 seconds
Alex Berg, Dave Theune, Nick Mandernach
Rudeness with Sassy Bluff - Alex Berg, Dave Theune, and Nick Mandernach are together known as Sassy Bluff. They join Matt Besser this week to look for the new mascot for Moscow, show what happens when the clothing optional rule at Vassar college goes too far, and worship Peter Fonda as a God. Plus, Amy Alkon, author of Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck , talks about the science based theory on why people are rude in general, web slamming, and random acts of kindness in another edition of the Confrontation Corner. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! improv4humans will be back at the UCB Sunset LIVE on December 22 with a Christmas special. Go to https://www.ucbtheatre.com / for tickets!
12/10/2014 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 34 seconds
LIVE from UCB Sunset w/ Horatio Sanz, Betsy Sodaro, Stephanie Allynne, Eric the Paid Intern
Eric the Intern Returns: Live at the UCBsunset - Horatio Sanz, Betsy Sodaro, and Stephanie Allynne welcome back Eric the Paid Intern on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE from the new UCB Sunset theatre! Eric tells us about his recent break up with his fiance and shares a man on the street interview with an “ex-myanfrologist” which inspires scenes about meeting your significant other’s odd parents, being thrown into a mind prison, and the home life of a human platypus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! improv4humans will be back at the UCB Sunset LIVE on December 22 with a Christmas special. Go to https://www.ucbtheatre.com / for tickets!
12/3/2014 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 43 seconds
Best Of Music
Best Of Music - Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to the improv4humans with Matt Besser best of music show! Listen to incredible musicians David Bazan, Ben Lee, Hallelujah the Hills, Chris Farren, Austin Lucas, Joey Cape, Drag the River, and Cory Branan play their best songs as inspiration for improvised scenes featuring an amazing roster of the greatest improvisers in the universe including Lauren Lapkus, John Gemberling, Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Seth Morris, Drew Spears, Joel Spence, Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Danielle Schneider, Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, Mike Still, Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, Alex Fernie, and Gil Ozeri. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and support these great musicians by buying their albums!
11/27/2014 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 46 seconds
Cory Branan, Jon Gabrus, Will Hines, Drew Spears
Cory Branan and the Google Goggles - Special musical guests Cory Branan & Taylor Locke joins Jon Gabrus, Will Hines, and Drew Spears to create the next gen Google Goggles in a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Cory & Taylor play songs that inspire scenes about feeling out of place in a skate rink, what happens when a girl who used to date bad boys starts dating an improv nerd, living arcade machines, and much more! Humans, watch Matt Besser & Rich Fulcher’s Adult Swim infomercial parody “In Search of Miracle Man” right now on YouTube . Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and check out Cory Branan’s music over at www.corybranan.com !
11/19/2014 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 25 seconds
Paul Rust, Pamela Murphy, Dan Lippert
Funky Kong - Paul Rust, Pamela Murphy, and Dan Lippert check into a video game rehabilitation center on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also hear a first time concertgoer’s experience, get to the bottom of a grandma scam, and try to keep their cool around a cool kid’s above ground pool. Plus, we hear some hiking tips from a human by the name of Joey. Humans, watch Matt Besser & Rich Fulcher’s Adult Swim infomercial parody “In Search of Miracle Man” November 10th-14th at 4am. Program your DVRs now humans. LA: Head over to the brand new UCB-Sunset for a LIVE improv4humans on Saturday, November 29th. Get tickets at http://www.ucbtheatre.com/ ! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/12/2014 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 33 seconds
Baron Vaughn, Amanda Sitko, Joe Hartzler, Mookie Blaiklock
Rainbow Bridge - Baron Vaughn, Amanda Sitko, Joe Hartzler, Mookie Blaiklock are ghosting the world on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also browse through the foggie section of a cellphone store, make their way to the rainbow bridge, and follow the life of a bragger. Plus, everyone debates a caller as they discuss Monica Lewinsky comparing herself to Tyler Clementi in another edition of Case Closed. Humans, watch Matt Besser & Rich Fulcher’s Adult Swim infomercial parody “In Search of Miracle Man” November 10th-14th at 4am. Program your DVRs now humans. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/5/2014 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Austin Lucas, Jon Snodgrass, Sean Conroy, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri
Austin Lucas and the Fact Off - Special musical guest Austin Lucas as well as Jon Snodgrass of Drag the River joins Sean Conroy, John Gemberling, and Gil Ozeri for a Game of Thrones fact off in a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Austin & Jon will play some songs that will inspire scenes about a grandfather who shares stories regarding the greatest generation, a wishy washy shoulder angel, and much more! Humans, watch Matt Besser & Rich Fulcher’s Adult Swim infomercial parody “In Search of Miracle Man” November 10th-14th at 4am. Program your DVRs now humans. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans NBC’s Marry Me & on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and check out Austin Lucas’ music over at www.austinlucasmusic.com !
10/29/2014 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Tim Meadows, Matt Walsh, Peter Hulne
IQ of a Corpse - Tim Meadows, Matt Walsh, and Peter Hulne show us what the first encounter between Bill Clinton & Monica Lewinsky was really like on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They'll also execute a poolside porn shoot, establish fight rules, and follow the life of a father with the IQ of a corpse. Plus, they'll travel to Australia in order to gather ideas for more episodes of Cosmos. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/22/2014 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 19 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Betsy Sodaro, Ryan Meharry
Frozen Wogurt - Charlie Sanders, Betsy Sodaro, and Ryan Meharry will show you what happens when you decide to live the no sock lifestyle on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow Batman’s brother as he fights crime, josh around as they tape promos for The Today Show, and try out a new shot chaser that comes from dogs. Plus, nothing gets in the way of a father’s hunt for his sociopathic son during another edition of Your Best Story. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
Wild Horses Return - Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead all return as Wild Horses on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Listen as they show us what being apart of their book club would be like, search for the world's fastest toilet paper roll, explore the life of a one-eared woman, and much more. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it's all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/8/2014 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 51 seconds
LIVE from LA Podfest 2014 w/ Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, Horatio Sanz
LIVE from LA Podfest 2014 - Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a spectacular improv4humans recorded LIVE from the LA Podfest 2014! Equating sex to chinese food, encountering cocaine users in a bathroom, a live theatre experience complete with real dead bodies, and Lauren’s cookie time are all explored in an episode you won’t want to miss! Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Photos courtesy of Sam Varela.
10/1/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 34 seconds
Katie Dippold, Anthony King, Billy Merritt
Spider Mouth - This week's improv4humans with Matt Besser features humans Katie Dippold, Anthony King, and Billy Merritt visiting a daycare center where language is power, attending a dinner party complete with the unveiling of a terrible piece of art, and figuring out the correct way to discipline a child. It’s an episode that will make you think twice about your comfortability on an airplane and the gap between economy and business class. Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s all available now on Hulu Plus. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! LA Humons: improv4humans will be LIVE at the LA Podfest on September 28th at 2pm with Ian Roberts, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus. Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets! If you can’t be there you can watch the show on the live feed over at www.lapodfest.com/live and use the discount code “4humans”
9/24/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Tim Meadows, Brian Huskey, Mary Sasson, Anthony Gioe
High-Pitched Cavemen - Tim Meadows, Brian Huskey, Mary Sasson, and Anthony Gioe explore the high-pitched voice theory of Neanderthals on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow the spoiled rich Marissa Marriott as she enters the Land of Oz, check into a chaotic fancy hotel, and do whatever it takes to keep a Gym member to renew their membership. Plus, everyone discusses a Fremont sex-ed textbook with topics on bondage for 9th graders in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! LA Humons: improv4humans will be LIVE at the LA Podfest on September 28th at 2pm with Ian Roberts, Horatio Sanz, and more special guests. Go to www.lapodfest.com for tickets!
9/17/2014 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 25 seconds
Joey Cape, Seth Morris, Joel Spence, Eugene Cordero
Joey Cape's One Week Records - The great Joey Cape of the seminal punk rock band Lagwagon joins Seth Morris, Joel Spence, and Eugene Cordero for a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Accompanied by his experimental band (Chris Cresswell on guitar/vocals, Brian Wahlstrom on piano, and Serina Chang on the cello), Joey plays some songs which serve as inspiration for improvised scenes about a group of friends giving one of their buddies an end a friendship agreement, a musician who explicitly titles & writes songs with the name of a person they really know, a band that rocks the boat wherever they go, and much more! Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and check out the info for the One Week Records Tour over at http://www.oneweekrecords.com/ !
9/10/2014 • 1 hour, 12 seconds
Ben Schwartz, Gil Ozeri, Mookie Blaiklock
Shoehorn A Shoehorn Story - Ben Schwartz, Gil Ozeri, and Mookie Blaiklock audition to be Disneyland characters on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They also get notes for their clothing choices when they perform onstage, explore the life of the refuser, and Gil shares his world-renowned shoehorn story. Plus, the Confrontation Scenario with Ben Schwartz returns this time taking place at the 2014 Emmys. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/3/2014 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Mary Holland, Matt Newell, James Mastraieni
Stinky Sword - FUN FACT: Mary Holland, Matt Newell, and James Mastraieni are all on today's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Tune in to find out what it's like to have incredible luck, what would happen if the President of the United States were elected solely based on their funny name, and the many features of "Southern Siri." Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/27/2014 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 27 seconds
LIVE from Just For Laughs and Outside Lands Festival
LIVE from Just For Laughs and Outside Lands Festival - It's a double header of improv4humans with Matt Besser this week as we travel to Montreal for the Just For Laughs Festival with special guests Zach Woods, Horatio Sanz, Chris Gethard, and John Gemberling! Take a listen as they learn about the effects of Sitcom Syndrome, find out that whores really love podcasts, and participate in a science competition filled with an enthusiastic audience of Jamaicans. Then, we will travel to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the Outside Lands Festival with Lauren Lapkus, Seth Morris, and once again the incomparable Chris Gethard! We’ll meet someone who subscribes to the Japanese doll lifestyle, the famous Egyptian Mike, and a grandma who makes vulgar comments on the internet. Make sure to get the Upright Citizens Brigade television show season 3 now available on DVD, the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save 50% on your first purchase of delicious snacks. Squarespace. To support the show head to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code YESAND.
8/20/2014 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Paul F. Tompkins, Stephanie Allynne, Dan Lippert, Ben Siemon
Old Dread Ben - Attention humons, this is not a con. Paul F. Tompkins, Stephanie Allynne, Dan Lippert, and Ben Siemon join Matt Besser this week for a special improv5humans! Ever run into someone you hardly remember? Have your ever wondered what the real deal is with bronies? Was there ever a time when a person pestered you about possibly being related to you because you share a last name? Well, step back and relax with a nice glass of lemonade as you tune in to hear improvised scenes about these instances and much more! Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series called Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s available now. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/13/2014 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Chris Farren, Colton Dunn, Pamela Murphy, Alex Fernie
Fleeces & Jesus with Chris Farren - Colton Dunn, Pamela Murphy, and Alex Fernie are here along with special musical guest Chris Farren of Fake Problems for a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Chris treats us by playing some songs which serve as inspiration for improvised scenes about a member of a band who only sits back & gets high, giving that special someone a gift that really benefits yourself, a store that specializes in “Fleeces & Jesus,” and much more! Humans of San Francisco, improv4humans with Matt Besser will be LIVE at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, August 9th at 2pm with special guests Chris Gethard, Lauren Lapkus, and Seth Morris! Be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series called Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s available now. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Fake Problems’ music over at www.fakeproblems.com . This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save 50% on your first purchase of delicious snacks.
8/6/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 51 seconds
LIVE from the Del Close Marathon 16 Pt. 2
LIVE from the Del Close Marathon 16 Pt. 2 - Part 2 of the incredible improv4humans recorded LIVE from the 16th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is here! Featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Shannon O’Neill, Connor Ratliff, Sebastian Conelli, Chris Gethard, Morgan Grace Jarrett, Caroline Cotter, Brian Huskey, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, and Katie Dippold. Tune in as a classroom battles in a summer story slam, new wrestlers pitch their themes, a family takes a fake birthday present too far, and much more! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by: Cards Against Humanity Squarespace. To support the show head to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code YESAND.
7/30/2014 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 18 seconds
LIVE from the Del Close Marathon 16 Pt. 1
LIVE from the Del Close Marathon 16 Pt. 1 - Recorded LIVE from the 16th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 1 of an epic improv4humans featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Chad Carter, Seth Morris, Adam Frucci, Tim Martin, Michael Delaney, Shaun Diston, Gavin Speiller, Jeremy Bent, Sean Casey, Craig Rowin, Anthony Atamanuik, Langan Kingsley, and Kassia Miller. Listen as they become puppies who do whatever it takes to get adopted, their honest truth as children in a church is a little too honest, follow a man who is aroused by all things Harry Potter, and much more! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save 50% on your first purchase of delicious snacks. Squarespace. To support the show head to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code YESAND.
7/23/2014 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 26 seconds
Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Neil Casey, Mitch Magee
Gameface - Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Neil Casey, and Mitch Magee were all in a five man UCB sketch team in NYC called Gameface. Now they are a four man improv team that performs in Los Angeles and are on today's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Join them as they look into the future where students will do reports on emojis, visit an intense underground cooking class, and investigate the mystery behind a sweating glass of water. Plus, Matt shares the details for the new Case Closed Challenge. Humans, check out Joe Wengert's Comedy Central Half Hour on July 18th at 12:30 am PST & be sure to watch many of the stars of improv4humans on the new Hulu series called Hotwives of Orlando. This is some funny shit and it’s available now. Also, improv4humans with Matt Besser will be LIVE in Montreal July 23-26th at the Just For Laughs Festival featuring John Gemberling, Horatio Sanz, and Zach Woods! Don’t forget to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/16/2014 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
LIVE from the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa; Joe Wengert, Betsy Sodaro, Jon Gabrus
LIVE from the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa - Joe Wengert, Betsy Sodaro, and Jon Gabrus expose the truth behind the platypus on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE from the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa! We’ll also take a peek into Willy Wonka’s idea room, see what 3rd graders would do to hear their teacher’s birthday clown voice, and visit the secret underground McDonald’s where no one feels embarrassed. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Attention humans, improv4humans with Matt Besser will be LIVE in Montreal July 23-26th at the Just For Laughs Festival featuring John Gemberling, Horatio Sanz, and Zach Woods!
7/9/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 37 seconds
141.5 Best of Vol. 5: The Nasty Hits
Bonus: Best of Vol. 5: The Nasty Hits - All the way from shitting robots to smegma cheese shops and beyond! It's the bonus best of improv4humans with Matt Besser aka the nasty hits featuring Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, Joe Wengert, Tim Meadows, Charlie Sanders, Betsy Sodaro, John Gemberling, Stephanie Allynne, Dan Lippert, Mookie Blaiklock, Dan Klein, Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, Seth Morris, Chris Gethard, Owen Burke, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead. Warning: Things will get dirty fast. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/8/2014 • 1 hour, 12 minutes
Best of improv4humans Vol. 5
Best of improv4humans Vol. 5 - That time has come once again humans! The best of improv4humans with Matt Besser volume 5 is here featuring an amazing roster of the greatest improvisers in the universe including Joe Wengert, Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair, Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, Mike Still, Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, Paul Rust, Mary Holland, Alex Fernie, Lauren Lapkus, Gil Ozeri, Johnny Meeks, Michael Delaney, John Gemberling, Zach Woods, Dan Lippert, Molly Bretthauer, and Paul Welsh. Plus, music from David Bazan and fucking with Eric the Intern. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity .
7/3/2014 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 22 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Eugene Cordero, Dan Lippert
Don't Be A Dork - Aloha! Charlie Sanders, Eugene Cordero, and Dan Lippert create an authentic Hawaiian experience on today's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also play a game of Dungeons & Dragons, meet the famous famous footwear hermit, and find out what really happens when someone gets erased from existence. Plus, everyone discusses the difference between nerd and dork in another edition of What's Bothering You. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE at the Del Close Marathon on Saturday, June 28th at UCB East! Go to www.delclosemarathon.com for more info.
6/25/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Seth Morris, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne
Penis T-Zone - Seth Morris, Mary Holland, and Stephanie Allynne get into the difference between short form and long form improv on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Tune in to find out what the consequences are when you take your mother’s lucky pantyhose, the results of taking an acting role too far, and the repercussions of faking an alien demon possession in a court room. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE at the Del Close Marathon on Saturday, June 28th at UCB East! Go to www.delclosemarathon.com for more info. This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save 50% on your first purchase of delicious snacks. Drinkwel. Go to www.drinkwel.com and use the offer code IMPROV to save.
6/18/2014 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 43 seconds
Billy Merritt, Sean Conroy, Brian Huskey, Joe Hartzler
Old Boots - Join humans Billy Merritt, Joe Hartzler, Brian Huskey, and Sean Conroy as they search for an after hours club called Blowjobers, participate in a deadly game of chess with a short tempered player, and follow a student who is accused of being a vampire based on who he hangs out with on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, an i4h listener steps up to defend Mississippi in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 14th!
6/11/2014 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, Mookie Blaiklock, Dan Klein
Porta Potty Sushi - Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, Mookie Blaiklock, and Dan Klein join Matt Besser for an improv5humans that will make you think twice about where your sushi comes from. They'll explore the lives of different people trapped inside a basement, why you shouldn't pet other people’s dogs, and what it's like to deal with snobby ArcLight members. Plus, an i4h listener defends drug store sushi in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 14th! This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save 50% on your first purchase of delicious snacks. Drinkwel. Go to www.drinkwel.com and use the offer code IMPROV to save.
6/4/2014 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Hallelujah the Hills, Lauren Lapkus, Mike Still, Jeff Hiller
Hallelujah the Hills - Lauren Lapkus, Mike Still, and Jeff Hiller are here along with special musical guest Hallelujah the Hills for a magical musical episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! For the first time ever, the entire band Hallelujah the Hills have set themselves up in the studio to play some songs from their latest album Have You Ever Done Something Evil? to inspire some improvised scenes. Tune in to hear what it’s like for an automated phone attendant to become sentient, what lengths a person will take to win an argument, and what your favorite band is really saying if you listen closely to the lyrics. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Hallelujah The Hills’ new album at http://hallelujahthehills.bandcamp.com/ !
5/28/2014 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 11 seconds
Jason Mantzoukas, Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham
Ute of the Butte - Wake up sleepy head and tune into Jason Mantzoukas, Jessica St. Clair, and Lennon Parham as they throw on the cans for an improv4humans with Matt Besser that will make you say the Kool-Aid man's famous catchphrase! Listen as they look into the life of a married couple who are partners in the police force, investigate the Kool-Aid man murders, and participate in a NFL style prom draft. Plus, everyone tries to help Jessica face her fears of the 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 14th! This episode is sponsored by: Bonobos . Use offer code IMPROV to get 20% off. Cards Against Humanity
5/21/2014 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Danielle Schneider, Neil Casey, Pamela Murphy
Hubba Bubba Worthy - Danielle Schneider, Neil Casey, and Pamela Murphy get acquainted with a restaurant sitter, deal with an internet famous dad who tells bad raunchy jokes, and train to be Hubba Bubba worthy on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, we hear Doug Levison aka the Angry Trumpet Fighter give Eric the (un)paid Intern some much needed life advice. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by Bonobos . Use offer code IMPROV to get 20% off.
5/14/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 58 seconds
133.5 Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, Joel Spence
Bonus Cut: Perpetually High - Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, and Joel Spence haunt Matt Besser as a couple of high ghosts on this week's bonus episode of improv4humans! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/12/2014 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, Joel Spence
King of the Dipshits - Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock, and Joel Spence join Matt Besser for a cumpletely hilarious episode of improv4humans. Tune in to hear these four humans talk about the nature of outsourcing art, why you should never dye your hair platinum blonde, and the need for separate baby flights. Plus, we'll hear how a divorced football coach handles his plays and where to draw the line with biggoted owners. Ten thousandnaires, send in your millions! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/7/2014 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Zach Woods, Casey Feigh, Ronnie Adrian
Buttholes at the Reststop - Zach Woods, Casey Feigh and Ronnie Adrian join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. Listen to this episode to hear the story of how Matt Besser entered college as an athlete and left as a weed smoker, how Casey Feigh lost his virginity, how to handle your invisible dick, and what to do if betrayed by a beautiful and deceitful woman. Remember, everyone is a liar!Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !Don't forget to check out the LA indie improv festival on May 24th at www.LAIIF.com This episode was sponsored by Squarespace. To support the show head to www.squarespace.com and use the offer code YESAND.
4/30/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds
Drag The River, Tim Meadows, Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus
Squeakin' in Church with Drag the River - Tim Meadows, Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, and the band, Drag The River, join Matt Besser for a special musically inspired episode of improv4humans. Using Drag the River's songs as inspiration, these four humans get into the greatest crazy-off of all time with a woman named Turkey Leg, share some great stories about how stupid people look doing coke, and see how far some will go for a real doll. Great group of improvisers and a great band; Don't miss this episode! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
4/23/2014 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds
4/20 Special; Horatio Sanz, Mike Still, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling
4/20 Special - Celebrate 4/20 with Horatio Sanz, Mike Still, Jon Gabrus, and John Gemberling on a special 4/20 episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Get baked and tune in as the guys fulfill the prophecy of the Elder Scrolls, hunt shit ghosts, and follow the life of a man who believes he's a streaming media player who can talk. Warning: This show will get you high. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save on delicious snacks.
4/19/2014 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds
LIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival; Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Betsy Sodaro
LIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival - Betsy Sodaro, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh join Matt Besser LIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival. Tune in to this week's improv4humans to hear where and when your boyfriend should be sexually relieving himself, what to do if your poo-loggers are on strike, and how to handle yourself if the CIA wants you, and and your body. Safe duck hunting y'all! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !After the episode is over make sure to head to Naturebox.com/improv to retrieve your discount and support the show.
4/16/2014 • 1 hour, 47 seconds
128.5 Best of improv4humans Vol. 4
Best of improv4humans Vol. 4 - Humans, it's time for the best of improv4humans with Matt Besser volume 4 featuring a tremendous roster of the greatest improvisers including Andy Daly, Lennon Parham, John Gemberling, Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Katie Dippold, Seth Morris, Alex Fernie, Ben Rodgers, Anthony King, Todd Glass, Joe Wengert, Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, Neil Campbell, Brian Huskey, Jon Gabrus, Rob Huebel, Adam Pally, Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Mike Still, and Zack Pearlman. Make sure to choose the best scenes from episodes 90-127 and head over to the Earwolf forums to let us know for the next best of improv4humans episode! You can also now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
4/15/2014 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 49 seconds
Andy Daly, Dan Lippert, Will McLaughlin
Toothbrush Tommy - Andy Daly, Dan Lippert, and Will McLaughlin get heated at an all you can eat restaurant, use the expert toothbrush services of a man named Toothbrush Tommy, and find out that teens are actually Oompa Loompas on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They'll also create a new supernatural TV show, deal with a kid who plays games by his own rules, and explore a day in the life of a very famous hand model. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by: Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save on delicious snacks. Squarespace . Use offer code YESAND for a free trial.
4/9/2014 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Gil Ozeri, Lauren Lapkus, Johnny Meeks, Alex Fernie
Bug Out Bag - Join Gil Ozeri, Lauren Lapkus, Johnny Meeks, and Alex Fernie for this week's episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser. Tune in to hear Lauren Lapkus' cure for cancer, how to make it in Hollywood using the prison system, vagina possums, and how to use a matrix to break down complex words like "rosasian". Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !This episode is sponsored by Naturebox. Go to Naturebox.com/improv to save on delicious snacks.
4/2/2014 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 31 seconds
David Bazan, Brian Huskey, Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Michael Delaney
Their Name Is Korn - Welcome to improv4humans with Matt Besser! Join Matt Besser, 4 humans --Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Michael Delaney, and Brian Huskey-- and 1 musician, David Bazan, for this extra special musically inspired episode of improv4humans. On this episode you'll learn all about trying to connect on the 70s, corny poops and fluffy floaters, and what to do when shit goes down in Atlantis. When you're done listening to this make sure to go buy a full album, of David Bazan's music, and don't forget to TRY LIFE. We'll see you all at the Chicago Improv Festival and make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace . Use promo code GAME for 10% off and a free trial.
3/26/2014 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 16 seconds
LIVE from SXSW; Adam Pally, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O'Neill, Tim Meadows
Live from SXSW! - Get ready for the most interactive show at SXSW, a live improv4humans with Matt Besser, Adam Pally, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O'Neill, and Tim Meadows. On this episode of improv4humans you'll learn about Morris code, the old Jewish form of communication, how to fix your kids' grades--The Jersey way--OH!, what happens when Jewish people get too tan, and how to tell the difference between an adult's brain, and say…a child's brain. This is a funny mothafu*kin episode. Tune in!This episode is sponsored by Squarespace : Use offer code GAME for a free trial.
3/19/2014 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 50 seconds
Andy Secunda, Michael Delaney, Sean Conroy
Half-a-SWARM - Andy Secunda, Mike Delaney, and Sean Conroy are at it again on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Tune in as half of the legendary team, The Swarm, discuss getting waffle boxed, the kind of friend you want on your death bed, and a de-cluttered Oscar the Grouch. Plus, they dissect several hilarious Crap on Youtubes, analyze some non-indigenous snowballs, and finally figure out--once and for all--who shit in the family bible. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Check out Improv4humans at SXSW and the Chicago Improv Festival!
3/12/2014 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 49 seconds
123.5 Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King
Bonus Cut: New L.A. County Seal - Michael Delaney, Will Hines, and Anthony King are back to join Matt Besser for another edition of What’s Bothering You? in which they create a new L.A. County seal on this week’s bonus improv4humans. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/10/2014 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King
Mikey Liked It - This precious episode of improv4humans is jam packed with the cutest improvisers in the universe, Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King and of course, your host Matt Besser. Tune in to hear about the REAL origins of the show 'The Walking Dead', Matt Besser's rules of driving, farting out babies, and becoming known as the whip cream whippets guy. Watch out for Mr. Sparkles y'all! Check out Improv4humans at SXSW this weekend and make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/5/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Bonus Ep: Ask the UCB; Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King
Bonus: Ask the UCB - Michael Delaney, Will Hines, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to discuss what's more important in improv. Raw talent? Or practice? Hear their thoughts in another edition of Ask the UCB! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
3/3/2014 • 16 minutes, 10 seconds
Ben Lee, Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Danielle Schneider
Ben Lee & the Seeing-Eye Lizards - Tune in for a special improv4humans with musical guest, Ben Lee, and the best improvisers in the universe Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, and Danielle Schneider. In this episode, pregnant with baby references, Ben Lee plays some great short songs that the improvisers use as inspiration for scenes. You'll learn how to score points on a first date and the T.S.A. will teach you how to protect America. Of course by the time you listen to this episode, it will probably be out of date, still tune in to hear Ben Lee talk about his song writing process, and Eugene Cordero's single, "Welcome to the Booty Party". Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/26/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Live from SF Sketchfest; Seth Morris, Chris Gethard, Owen Burke
LIVE from SF Sketchfest - Seth Morris, Chris Gethard, and Owen Burke decide what sports will be included in the Olympics, deal with the world’s worst driver, and get emotional over fairy tales on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser recorded LIVE from SF Sketchfest! They’ll also find out what is the strangest thing to get aroused from, what happens when no one needs Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer anymore, and find what male attributes are attractive to women. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/19/2014 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 51 seconds
120.5 Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead
Bonus Cut: Male Mom - Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead aka Wild Horses are back this week to deal with baby leashes and a male mom on a bonus episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/17/2014 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead
Wild Horses - Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead are all friends, make up the improv group Wild Horses, and have been specially requested for your listening pleasure on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Join them as they take us to a unique library story time, show us how embarrassing it is to be overly prepared for a phone call to a crush, and describe why cheese is sometimes not for everyone. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
2/12/2014 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Joe Wengert, Paul Rust, Mary Holland
Coward of the County - Joe Wengert, Paul Rust, and Mary Holland are back in the saddle on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll turn into big babies, confront a dying grandfather with some truths, and take us behind the scenes on James Cameron's action film “True Lies.” Plus, Besser Went Down to Twitter as he talks about his Twitter interaction with Charlie Daniels and we find out how yella one of Charlie’s Twitter supporters is in another edition of Case Closed. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Humans of San Francisco, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Sunday, February 9th as part of SF Sketchfest. Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
2/5/2014 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Mookie Blaiklock, Fran Gillespie, Joe Hartzler, Ryan Rosenberg
Ukraine Obese - Mookie Blaiklock, Fran Gillespie, Joe Hartzler, and Ryan Rosenberg quickly learn that there's something odd about Happyville, help each other go to the bathroom the correct way, and dine at a restaurant that specializes in placentas on today's improv5humans with Matt Besser! Plus, we hear how difficult it is to cancel a subscription service in another edition of What's Bothering You. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Humans of San Francisco, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Sunday, February 9th as part of SF Sketchfest. Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
1/29/2014 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 22 seconds
117.5 Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, Mike Still
Bonus Cut: Phallic Fetal Pig - Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, and Mike Still return to talk about childhood rumors and learn a couple of things about fetal pigs on today's bonus episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Humans of San Francisco, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Sunday, February 9th as part of SF Sketchfest. Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
1/27/2014 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, Mike Still
Meaty Meaty Hands - Jeff Hiller, Jon Gabrus, and Mike Still follow the journey of a man with meaty meaty hands, reveal their inner monologues when pressure arises, and see if the greatest directors can answer simple questions on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, we see what might happen if airlines allow cellphone usage in another edition of What's Bothering You. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Humans of San Francisco, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Sunday, February 9th as part of SF Sketchfest. Go to www.sfsketchfest.com for tickets.
1/22/2014 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 52 seconds
LIVE from RIOT LA 2014; Lauren Lapkus, Andy Daly, Seth Morris
LIVE from RIOT LA 2014 - Lauren Lapkus, Andy Daly, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser to find out what happens a prank phone call goes too far, become a boy band for a blimp captain, and explore why proposing on a ferris wheel could be the worst on this week's improv4humans recorded LIVE from the RIOT LA festival. Plus, Eric the previously (un)paid intern stops by to defend himself against being unreliable when it comes to giving others a ride. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/15/2014 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 30 seconds
115.5 Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, Joe Wengert
Bonus Cut: Macbook Tree - Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, and Joe Wengert are back this week to check in with Thomas the intern and ask why his Macbook track pad looks like a tree is growing out of it. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/13/2014 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, Joe Wengert
Daniel the Miracle Beagle - Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, and Joe Wengert can't help but take a life ending leap, explore a rich teenager's terrible crimes, and witness curling magic on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, the vigilante of good taste, Doug Levison returns to discuss Daniel the Miracle Beagle in another edition of Case Closed. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Humans of Los Angeles, there will be a LIVE improv4humans on Friday, January 10th as part of the RIOT LA festival. Go to www.riotla.com for tickets.
1/8/2014 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 38 seconds
Live from UCB-LA w/ Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Rob Huebel
Live from UCB-LA - Start off the new year right with Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, and Rob Huebel in a next level improv4humans recorded LIVE from the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in Los Angeles! Shit detectives are on the case, terrifying camp legends are shared, and the day after a long night of drinking is explored in an episode you won’t want to miss! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
1/1/2014 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 26 seconds
John Gemberling, Stephanie Allynne, Dan Lippert
Non-Descript Hole - John Gemberling, Stephanie Allynne, and Dan Lippert do whatever it takes to party, experiment on a four arm freak, and search for the perfect vagina on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Plus, they check in on the war on Christmas. Give the gift of the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and the new improv4humans sexy robot t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/25/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 5 seconds
112.5 The Birthday Boys
Bonus Cut: The Holiday Mope Report - Join Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, and Dave Ferguson of The Birthday Boys and Matt Besser for a bonus episode of improv4humans that revolves around the miracle of birth. Give the gift of the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and the new improv4humans sexy robot t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/23/2013 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
The Birthday Boys
Christmas With The Birthday Boys - Welcome to a special Christmas family hour of improv4humans starring Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford, and Dave Ferguson of The Birthday Boys with your host Matt Besser! Get into the holiday spirit with improvised scenes inspired by tales of awkward classroom moments, Matt’s dad, and critical feedback from those closest to you. So grab yourself some dog bone stew and enjoy! Give the gift of the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and the new improv4humans sexy robot t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/18/2013 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 33 seconds
111.5 Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt
Bonus Cut: Buy Good Sh*t - Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser to discuss why improv4humans didn’t make any Top Podcasts of 2013 lists and why nobody buys any new music on another edition of What’s Bothering You. Remember that you can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and a new improv4humans t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/15/2013 • 47 minutes, 48 seconds
Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt
Six Inch Witch - Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser for a monumental improv4humans where they hear from Doug Levison aka the angry trumpet fight guy in another edition of Case Closed. Plus, Matt will soon be immortalized in trading card form! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and a new improv4humans t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/11/2013 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, Mary Holland
Tony the Pony - Join Seth Morris, Jon Gabrus, and Mary Holland as they search for the perfect improv group name, use their expertise to record a professional fire insurance commercial, and fend off a sentient Happy Birthday sign on this week’s improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com , and a new improv4humans t-shirt at the Earwolf store !
12/4/2013 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 58 seconds
LIVE from Bumbershoot Pt. 2; Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey
LIVE from Bumbershoot Pt. 2 - Be thankful today for having Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Matt Besser return for part two of a very special improv4humans recorded LIVE from Bumbershoot! Listen as they take a tour of the space needle, play a high stakes game of Pokemon, and take a 9 year old’s request for a mascot bar scene. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/27/2013 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Adam McKay, Mike Still
I Do Muther-F-N-improv! - Warning: You are tuning into some muther-f-n unapologetic improv from Matt Besser, Adam McKay, and Mike Still on a special improv3humans! Things get mad crazy as they travel from unpronounceable camps to the trenches of the Pacific. Plus, Adam addresses being called out by Jim Breuer over his departure from SNL in another edition of Case Closed. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/20/2013 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 9 seconds
107.5 Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Charlie Sanders
Bonus Cut: My Body's My Board - Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, and Charlie Sanders return to finally find out who wins in the age old battle of body surfers and board surfers on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/18/2013 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Charlie Sanders
Slime Boy - Wake up from that power nap and join Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, and Charlie Sanders on this week's improv4humans! Find out what happens when Boy Scouts take over America, the truth about french kissing, and how special types of ecstasy pills help you forget about the most trivial matters in life. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
Rainbow Party Pitch - Grab some snacks and buzz juice and listen to a special VPN edition of improv4humans with Zach Woods and UCB-LA Harold team members Nick Mandernach, Matt Newell, Erin Whitehead, Dan Lippert, Molly Bretthauer, and Paul Welsh! They’ll soothe a crowd of rioters with horn instruments, record a anti-diversity PSA, and be utterly mystified by Eric the (Un)paid intern’s vivid description of a rainbow party. Check out the full video over at youtube.com/earwolf ! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/6/2013 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 36 seconds
105.5 Wayne Federman, Eugence Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Alex Fernie
Bonus Cut: 4, 2, Apple Pie - Wayne Federman, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Alex Fernie are back with a robotic mannequin on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Plus, a letter from Matt’s grandma shows us how simple and beautiful life used to be. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
11/4/2013 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Wayne Federman, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Alex Fernie
Zombie Lisp - No tricks and instead all treats this Halloween on a special improv5humans with Wayne Federman, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Alex Fernie! Take a listen as they explore Lithuanian fountains, experience some stressful massages, and be part of a realistic zombie movie. Plus, the Earwolf forum inspires some discussion on “bullying” Thomas the Intern for his love of milk. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/30/2013 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 8 seconds
Andy Daly, Josh Simpson, Jeff Hiller
A Hotel Tell - This week's improv4humans features humans Andy Daly, Josh Simpson, and Jeff Hiller playing Harry Potter nerds, running into an aspiring actor who works at a hotel, and dealing with an unqualified STD tester. It's an episode that’ll help you finally move out of that tepee! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser's new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon's new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/23/2013 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 37 seconds
LIVE from LA Podfest w/ Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, Joe Wengert
LIVE from LA Podfest - Put on your best sun pants and join Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, and Joe Wengert for a spectacular improv4humans recorded LIVE from the LA Podfest! Infestations of forgotten junk, puppy pools, gifted children, and shitting robots are all covered in an episode you won’t want to miss! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/16/2013 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Ron Funches, Mookie Blaiklock, Ben Siemon, Joel Spence
Satan's Face - Ron Funches, Mookie Blaiklock, Ben Siemon, and Joel Spence share what in The National Enquirer frightens them the most on today’s improv4humans! Read your copy of the Juggalo Times some other time and instead pour yourself a nice glass of milk as you tune in to the greatest podcast in the universe! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/9/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 54 seconds
101.5 Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, Drew Tarver
Bonus Cut: Rose hip Oil - Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver love the smell of improv in the morning! They’re back to hunt for the one and only rose hip oil on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/7/2013 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, Drew Tarver
Coma Counting - Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver are all on today’s special improv5humans! Listen as they break some shocking news to a recovering coma patient, visit a succulent and authentic chinese restaurant, and handle a swarm of homeless customers as Apple employees. Plus, Thomas the intern drops by for a segment we call “Having Fun with Squarespace!” Humans of Los Angeles, improv4humans will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets! You can also now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
10/2/2013 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Best of improv4humans Vol. 3
Best of improv4humans Vol. 3 - Join us in celebration of the 100th episode of the greatest podcast in the universe with some of your favorite improv4humans scenes featuring Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock, Will McLaughlin, Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still, Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon, Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, Maria Bamford, Charlie Sanders, Rob Huebel, Jon Gabrus, Amy Poehler, Joe Hartzler, Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Billy Merritt. Plus, Matt takes us behind the scenes on the greatest scene of the year simply known as “Tom Petty’s Beard.” Humans of Los Angeles, improv4humans will be a part of the LA Podcast Festival on October 5th! Go to http://lapodfest.com for tickets! You can also now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/26/2013 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
Bonus Ep: Ask The UCB 3
Bonus: Ask The UCB 3 - Matt Besser answers some of your questions in another edition of Ask the UCB! Matt elaborates on his comparison of independent improv shows to stand-up open mics, talks about how the UCB Comedy Improv Manual is helpful in writing comedy, shares what he really thinks about “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” discusses an improv school that brags about not focusing on the “rules of improvisation,” and gives a couple of book recommendations. You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/23/2013 • 21 minutes, 45 seconds
LIVE from Bumbershoot Pt. 1
LIVE from Bumbershoot Pt. 1 - Be cool, don’t be that guy, and instead listen as Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, and Brian Huskey join Matt Besser for part one of a very special improv4humans recorded LIVE from Bumbershoot! Prepare yourself to hear what happens when Elvis Presley hosts a movie night, people get instantly offended by history, and Brian takes the bus for the first time. Attention humans, please go to the Earwolf forums to let us know which scenes should be in our next Best of improv4humans episode! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/18/2013 • 55 minutes, 10 seconds
98.5 Best of What's Bothering You? Special
Bonus Cut: Best of What's Bothering You? Special - We’ve gathered some of our favorite What’s Bothering You? segments for this week’s special bonus episode of improv4humans which features an all-star roster of improvisers which includes Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Billy Merritt, Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, Chris Kula, Sean Clements, Neil Campbell, Dominic Dierkes, Amy Poehler, Seth Morris, Joe Hartzler, Lennon Parham, Danielle Schneider, Horatio Sanz, and Brian Huskey. We’ll look back at some of the topics that have been discussed such as the use of Twitter during the Boston marathon tragedy, Oscar Pistorius shooting his girlfriend, and the epidemic of ceiling fan suicides. Attention humans, go out and interview your fellow citizens and find out what is bothering them, then send it to the show so it can be played on an upcoming episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/16/2013 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 31 seconds
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 3
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 3 - Ian Roberts & Amy Poehler join Matt Besser for the 3rd & final installment of improv4humans LIVE from the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York! Get ready for the most intense tickling of your life, beautiful French singing, and proof that the UCB Comedy Improv Manual is useful for any improviser. Attention humans, please go to the Earwolf forums to let us know which scenes should be in our next Best of improv4humans episode! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/11/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
97.5 Seth Morris, Mike Still
Bonus Cut: Intern Wars - Seth Morris and Mike Still join Matt Besser for a special edition of improv4humans in which they have potential interns battle each other to see who has the best Man On The Street interviews. Plus, the original improv4humans intern, Eric the (Un)paid Intern returns via phone call from a dog park! Attention humans, please go to the Earwolf forums to let us know which scenes should be in our next Best of improv4humans episode! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/9/2013 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 55 seconds
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 2
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 2 - Recorded LIVE from the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 2 of an epic improv4humans featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Mike Delaney, Anthony Atamanuik, Kassia Miller, Matt Dennie, Anna Rubanova, Charlie Todd, Ari Voukydis, Gavin Speiller, Molly Thomas, Tim Martin, Jim Santangeli & Joanna Bradley. Listen as they pantomine hugs, take suggestions from the audience, discover what clementines are, riff on rock band fandom and so much more! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/4/2013 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 12 seconds
96.5 Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, Neil Campbell
Bonus Cut: Little Messiah - Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Neil Campbell quickly find out that taking care of a little messiah takes a lot of work on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Attention humans, please go to the Earwolf forums to let us know which scenes should be in our next Best of improv4humans episode! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
9/2/2013 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Horatio Sanz, Neil Campbell, Brian Huskey
Jackie Robotson - Horatio Sanz, Brian Huskey, and Neil Campbell share some embarrassing stories that inspire some amazing scenes on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll also tackle serious issues that include dealing with terrible nick names, figuring out how to fix the steroid problem in Major League Baseball, and finding out who will portray Batman. Come out and see improv4humans LIVE at Bumbershoot on Labor Day Weekend! For more info go to bumbershoot.org . You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/28/2013 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 40 seconds
95.5 Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Billy Merritt
Bonus Cut: Making Out - Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Billy Merritt discover that making out is not what it’s all cracked up to be on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Come out and see improv4humans LIVE at Bumbershoot on Labor Day Weekend! For more info go to bumbershoot.org . You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/26/2013 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, Billy Merritt
I Pet A Tiger! - Step into the chamber with Eugene Cordero, Pamela Murphy, and Billy Merritt on today’s improv4humans! They’ll run into a couple of citizens of Google town, bring back stoning, and create a makeover show like you’ve never seen before. Wowza! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/21/2013 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 27 seconds
Paul Rust, John Gemberling, Lauren Lapkus, Brandon Johnson
Hands In The Air - Paul Rust, John Gemberling, Lauren Lapkus, and Brandon Johnson are here to give us their take on The Bachelorette, watch a professional ice cream taster at work, and test out the female version of the “popcorn trick” on a special improv5humans! Plus, the bestiality debate with John Gemberling that will go down in improv4humans history! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/14/2013 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 59 seconds
Bonus Ep: UCB 2 Brennan Mulligan, Ryan Haney, Carrie McCrossen
Bonus: Ask The UCB 2 - Humans, welcome to another episode of Ask The UCB with Matt Besser! Get a peek into Matt’s workshop with the UCB’s Harold Teams as part of the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon featuring scenes by improvisers Brennan Mulligan, Ryan Haney, and Carrie McCrossen. Enjoy! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/12/2013 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 27 seconds
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 1
LIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 1 - Recorded LIVE from the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 1 of an epic improv4humans featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Chad Carter, Will Hines, Kate Riley, Chris Gethard, Jordan Klepper, Shannon O’Neill, Adam Frucci, Jeremy Bent, Brian Huskey, Craig Rowin, Natasha Rothwell, Neil Casey, Langan Kingsley, and Betsy Stover. Listen as they recreate the 70‘s game show Liar’s Club, travel in a van with a couple of interesting hitchhikers, find out what would happen if Hitler got accepted to art school, and much more! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/7/2013 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 28 seconds
92.5 Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still
Bonus Cut: Breakfast Vouchers - Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Mike Still soon find out that almost any bad situation results in a free breakfast voucher on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! You can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album at mattbesser.com , the UCB Comedy Improv Manual , and Dragoon’s new album at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
8/5/2013 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still
Dead Man's Rock - Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, and Mike Still join Matt Besser in another special improv5humans episode filled with surfer barbers, foot rubs, and expired food. Plus, another edition of What Is Bothering You? helps them vent about stolen luggage, the Royal baby, and “pineapple” being used as an improv suggestion. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/31/2013 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 41 seconds
Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock, Will McLaughlin
Biohazard Acoustics - The hot streak continues as Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock & Will McLaughlin join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans! They’ll talk about weird things they've done with family pets, which scary movies freaked them out in their youth and debate the existence of college steam tunnels. After taking some suggestions from Twitter, they get to some particularly hilariously Crap on YouTube that leads to some great material regarding deer crossings. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/24/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Bonus Cut: Live from DCM Part 2
Live from DCM Pt. 2 - And now the thrilling conclusion of improv4humans LIVE from the Del Close Marathon! More improvisers (like Mike Delaney from The Stepfathers and The Swarm), more stories, more scenes, more laughs! How can you go wrong?
7/23/2013 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 10 seconds
90.5 Casey Wilson, Betsy Sodaro, Sean Conroy, Chad Carter
Bonus Cut: The Video Room - Casey Wilson, Chad Carter, Sean Conroy, and Betsy Sodaro find out that the local church’s video room has been used for other purposes on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Don’t forget to that you can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/22/2013 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Casey Wilson, Betsy Sodaro, Sean Conroy, Chad Carter
Bear Suit - Casey Wilson, Betsy Sodaro, Sean Conroy, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser in an effort to continue to make improv4humans the best podcast in the universe! They’ll deal with an attempted bank robbery, hear the wisdom of a 102 year old grandmother, and try to make their way to an island wedding. Plus, Matt reads a recent Del Close Marathon article in another edition of What’s Bothering You. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/17/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 25 seconds
Martin Starr, Mookie Blaiklock, Amanda Sitko, Joe Wengert
Authentic Redneck Dialect - Martin Starr, Joe Wengert, Amanda Sitko and Mookie Blaiklock stop by the studio on this weeks improv4humans! They share their best police encounter and natural disaster stories before getting into the real heavy stuff regarding hobbies. Matt learns the meaning of the abbreviation "RPG" before getting into some hilarious improv. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon. You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/10/2013 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 40 seconds
88.5 Tim Meadows, Neil Campbell, Lauren Lapkus
Bonus Cut: Fair Weather Fans - Lauren Lapkus, Neil Campbell & Tim Meadows are fair weather fans on this week's bonus improv4humans! Don’t forget to that you can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/8/2013 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
Tim Meadows, Neil Campbell, Lauren Lapkus
Rubber Band Stand - Celebrate Christmas in July with Tim Meadows, Neil Campbell, and Lauren Lapkus! Listen as they figure out who gets to go on a secret mission to Mars, feel uncomfortable with Jesus doing funny voices, and answer life changing questions as part of the Miss America Pageant. Plus, Matt reads from his grandmother’s college yearbook to inspire scenes about some of the old clubs. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
7/3/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 30 seconds
87.5 Maria Bamford, Mike Still, Charlie Sanders
Bonus Cut: Mattress Removers - Maria Bamford, Mike Still, and Charlie Sanders need to get rid of a mattress by any means necessary on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Don’t forget to that you can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Attention humans, Matt Besser is recording a stand-up album at UCB-LA on July 7th! Get your tickets at http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com /
7/1/2013 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Maria Bamford, Mike Still, Charlie Sanders
Fake Laughing - Maria Bamford, Mike Still, and Charlie Sanders have no time for introductions as they get right into it on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll practice their fake laughs, look for a new life in the middle of America, and take part in a boss swap. Plus, Matthew Love of Time Out New York asks them to share memorable stories of past Del Close Marathons. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/26/2013 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 32 seconds
86.5 Lennon Parham, Danielle Schneider, Pamela Murphy
Bonus Cut: A Fancy Lady - Lennon Parham, Danielle Schneider, and Pamela Murphy are back and find themselves in the presence of a real fancy lady on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Don’t forget to that you can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com ! Attention humans, Matt Besser is recording a stand-up album at UCB-LA on July 7th! Get your tickets at http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com /
6/24/2013 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Lennon Parham, Danielle Schneider, Pamela Murphy
Shane & Friends with Matt Besser - Improvisers Lennon Parham, Danielle Schneider, and Pamela Murphy bring the lady energy on this week’s improv4humans! They’ll deal with an obnoxious Arby’s customer, help support awkward loners, run into Lucifer in the woods, and ask themselves what exactly is a YouTube star. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/19/2013 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 33 seconds
85.5 Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, John Gemberling
Bonus Cut: Yo, Is "Yo, Is This Racist?" Racist? - Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, and John Gemberling once again join Matt Besser as they take a look at the generalizations made in the “ Stereotypes in Sitcoms ” episode of Yo, Is This Racist? on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans. Attention humans, be sure to pick up Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/17/2013 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling
Cyborgs - If your wheelchair doubles as a bed and toilet, does that make you a cyborg? What if you're just a head on a box? Guests Gil Ozeri, Adam Pally, and John Gemberling debate human vs. cyborg with improv4humans fan Neclord. This episode's also full of oak tag, dry lattes, and phantom penis. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Dragoon .
6/13/2013 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, John Gemberling
Animal Lovers - Join Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, and John Gemberling as they explore the world of animal lovers on today’s improv4humans! They’ll become a family of bonobos, treat you to a real special barbecued Thanksgiving, and get to the bottom of an incident that occurred during a Tom Petty concert. Plus, the return of the Mope Report! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/12/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 35 seconds
Todd Glass, Anthony King, Alex Fernie, Ben Rodgers
Double or Nothing - It’s an episode of firsts as Todd Glass, Anthony King, Alex Fernie, and Ben Rodgers join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans! They’ll find themselves stranded in the middle of the ocean, explore the world of Civil War reenactors, and learn how to properly use social media. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/5/2013 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 44 seconds
83.5 Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, Katie Dippold
Bonus Cut: Grandpa Confessions - Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, and Katie Dippold have some things to get off their chest on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Attention humans, be sure to pick up Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
6/3/2013 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, Katie Dippold
Driving Yellow Jackets - This week’s improv4humans features humans Andy Daly, Brian Huskey, and Katie Dippold getting some clarification on the game of soccer, following the showbiz antics of 2 Minute Tony, and creating a more positive Twitter experience. It’s an episode that will make you think twice about yellow jackets! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/29/2013 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
82.5 Amy Poehler, Seth Morris, Joe Hartzler
Bonus Cut: Candy Land Life Lessons - Amy Poehler, Seth Morris, and Joe Hartzler are back to teach kids some life lessons through the game of Candy Land on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Attention humans, be sure to pick up Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/27/2013 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Amy Poehler, Seth Morris, Joe Hartzler
Apocalypse Crushes - Amy Poehler, Seth Morris, and Joe Hartzler are roommates, experiment with end of the world scenarios, and through the power of video games leap to a future with laser dollars on today’s improv4humans! Plus, Amy helps Joe send a special message to a certain special someone! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/22/2013 • 1 hour, 20 minutes
81.5 Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon
Bonus Cut: Special Issues - Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon return to share their special issues from detention on today’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy! Attention humans, pick up Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/20/2013 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben Siemon
Finger Fuckers - Humans Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, and Ben Siemon join Matt for a spectacular improv session filled with second date tips, baby delivering methods, and cub scout know-it-alls. Plus, The Ethicist’s Randy Cohen talks to Matt about what is considered bullying in a debate in a special edition of Case Closed. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/15/2013 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Sean Conroy, Jon Gabrus, Mike Still
Do You Sell Fuck Pillows? - Ring the bell in celebration of another episode of improv4humans with improv addicts Sean Conroy, Jon Gabrus, and Mike Still! Along with a ton of great improv comes another edition of Case Closed with Matt debating with someone from Twitter who claims Jason Collins is not a hero for coming out. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/8/2013 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 18 seconds
79.5 Horatio Sanz, Ben Schwartz, Lauren Lapkus
Bonus Cut: Getting Gronk - Horatio Sanz, Ben Schwartz, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser for a bonus improvised scene inspired by the drunk shenanigans of professional athletes. Pick up Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com and Dragoon’s new album “This Galaxy Is But A Nursery” at dragoongalaxy.bandcamp.com !
5/6/2013 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Horatio Sanz, Ben Schwartz, Lauren Lapkus
Psychedelic Sign Twirling - Horatio Sanz, Ben Schwartz, and Lauren Lapkus joined Matt Besser for another amazing livestreamed episode of improv4humans! Listen as they hear from some humans to inspire scenes that involve recording a dating service video, awful smelling library books, and drug tests. Check out the full video at youtube.com/Earwolf and be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com !
5/1/2013 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Sean Clements, Neil Campbell, Dominic Dierkes
The A Crew - Humans Sean Clements, Neil Campbell, and Dominic Dierkes join Matt Besser to share their observations on the Boston marathon tragedy on today’s improv4humans. They also explore the notion of naming your child after someone you have a special connection to, what kind of fan questions George Lucas would get in heaven, and the different people who claim to have known Hitler. Make sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com !
4/24/2013 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Zach Woods, Charlie Sanders, Colton Dunn
There, There My Bear Bear - Put down your bear poles and enjoy some great sound & movement scenes on today’s improv4humans! Zach Woods, Charlie Sanders, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser to break down Brad Paisley’s “Accidental Racist,” challenge the matrix, and help Zach apologize to rapper Asher Roth. Make sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com !
4/17/2013 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Billy Merritt, Andy Secunda, Betsy Sodaro
Foodie Terrorists - Join Billy Merritt, Andy Secunda, and Betsy Sodaro as they dive into a war between foodies on today’s improv4humans! They’ll do what it takes to look cool at a vampire rave, try to survive a life long game of assassin, and communicate with aliens through popular YouTube videos. Be careful of the fuck melons! Make sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy for Atheists” at mattbesser.com !
4/10/2013 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Adam Pally, Rob Huebel, Jon Gabrus
The Dark Side of the Moon - Adam Pally, Rob Huebel, and Jon Gabrus made their way to the dark side of the moon, got caught in an Albino census conspiracy, and helped a Southern gentleman follow his dream of scat in another livestreamed episode of improv4humans! They also explored Adam’s worst concert experience, Jon’s most embarrassing discussion with his mom, and the awful college job that Rob quit after one day. Check out the full video at youtube.com/Earwolf and be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
4/3/2013 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Jeff Hiller, Jill Donnelly, Gil Ozeri
We R Michelle Shocked - What’s that? More improv4humans? Well, you got it! Today Matt Besser is joined by humans Jeff Hiller, Jill Donnelly, and Gil Ozeri and they’ll get shocked by Michelle Shocked, explore who would want the newly unearthed Titanic violin, and say thank you to Mississippi. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
3/27/2013 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Sean Conroy, Mike Still, Scott Rodgers, Bobby Matthews
Inquisitive Triplets - Sean Conroy, Mike Still, and Scott Rodgers join Matt Besser for a very special musical episode of improv4humans! Bobby Matthews of Dragoon aka the i4h house band is in the studio to perform some songs that will inspire improvised scenes about an old school dating game, Christmas time, and a Pink Floyd theatre production. Sean, Mike, and Scott will also use their musical improv chops to sing songs that hold significance to them and inspire more improv! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
3/20/2013 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 47 seconds
72.5 Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, Chris Kula
Bonus Cut: Doomsday Preppers - Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, and Chris Kula join Matt Besser once again for a bonus episode of improv4humans inspired by the reality show Doomsday Preppers. Enjoy!
3/18/2013 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, Chris Kula
Blue Cash - Have you ever endured an aggressive tickling before? Andy Daly, Stephanie Allynne, and Chris Kula are here to improvise some scenes inspired by a listener’s cupcake eating competition incident, Stuff You Missed In History Class, and Oscar Pistorius. It’s enough to make you feel even better baby! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
3/13/2013 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 3 seconds
Pamela Murphy, Mookie Blaiklock, Greg Tuculescu
Ironic Hitler Teapot - Cool it with the road rage and buckle up for this week’s improv4humans with humans Pamela Murphy, Mookie Blaiklock, and Greg Tuculescu! Listen as they improvise scenes about island creatures, car wrecks, and ironic random humor. We also have a special Case Closed involving an item from Matt’s dad’s old teapot collection. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
3/6/2013 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 35 seconds
Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, Paul Rust
Freaky The Rasta Clown - improv4humans continues to be the best podcast in the universe as Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Paul Rust joined Matt Besser for another livestreamed episode! Listen as they take a listener’s call, crap on some YouTube videos, and use a listener’s best story to inspire scenes about Titanic, Kenny Loggins fans, and a group sex party. Check out the full video at youtube.com/Earwolf and be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
3/4/2013 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 14 seconds
Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Sean Conroy
Fill My Butt With Air! - Protect your cats from cat shavers and tune into today’s improv4humans with incredible improvisers Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, and Sean Conroy! Stop kicking those pigs and listen to improvised scenes about drone boobs, smiling for pictures, and cum weighing. Check out the full video at youtube.com/Earwolf and be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com ! Watch an all new live streaming improv4humans at 9pm EST/6pm PST this Thursday, Feb. 28 at http://YouTube.com/Earwolf
2/27/2013 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 50 seconds
68.5 Kevin Dorff, Robert Dassie, Fran Gillespie
Bonus Cut: 8th Grade Whore - Kevin Dorff, Robert Dassie, and Fran Gillespie are back to talk about high school plays and what is considered a whore in 8th grade in a bonus episode of improv4humans! Enjoy!
2/25/2013 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
Kevin Dorff, Robert Dassie, Fran Gillespie
Devil's Penis Pass - Blow your nose and tune into the best podcast in the universe! Kevin Dorff, Robert Dassie, and Fran Gillespie use things that are bothering them and Twitter suggestions to inspire scenes about ski courses, John Wilkes Booth, and Fabio. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
2/20/2013 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Lennon Parham, John Gemberling, Joe Wengert
Fish Hook - We made improv4humans history as Lennon Parham, John Gemberling, and Joe Wengert joined us for the first livestreamed episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser! What could make this any better? Well, we had one of our regular listeners call in to give us their best story to inspire a scene and had Eric the Paid Intern return to tell us about a failed date & to share some of his Superbowl Man On The Street Interviews! Check out the full video at youtube.com/Earwolf and be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
2/13/2013 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds
66.5 Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Will McLaughlin
Bonus Cut: Cougie - Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, and Will McLaughlin are back this week for a bonus episode of improv4humans! They explore the world of cougies and cougars. Enjoy!
2/11/2013 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, Will McLaughlin
Cop Donkey - Take a break from catfishing that special someone and listen to today’s improv4humans with Sean Conroy, Eugene Cordero, and Will McLaughlin! It’s better than getting a massage from a cat masseuse and you’ll learn a thing or two about defending yourself. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
2/6/2013 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 21 seconds
Charlie Sanders, John Gemberling, Colton Dunn
Computer Strength - Charlie Sanders, John Gemberling, and Colton Dunn join Matt Besser for another edition of Case Closed on today’s improv4humans! They have a discussion with a listener about what is considered too soon, finding a scene from the Gun Control episode to be in poor taste, and the importance of tackling recent issues. This episode is also filled with airplane babies, loud theatre goers, and robot pizza commercials. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
1/30/2013 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 28 seconds
Bonus Ep: UCB 1 Ian Roberts
(bonus) Ask the UCB 1 - Matt Besser is joined by another member of the UCB 4, Ian Roberts for the first ever Ask the UCB! They discuss how and why they started the UCB theatre in New York, the UCB philosophy, and the economics of the theatre.
1/28/2013 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
64.5 Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, Alex Fernie
Bonus Cut: Krumping & Improv Show - Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, and Alex Fernie return for a bonus cut of improv4humans! Listen as they do their best to explain improv to a Krumping team. Enjoy!
1/28/2013 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, Alex Fernie
Blowjob Accident - We are so grateful to have Pamela Murphy, Mike Still, and Alex Fernie join us this week for a fantastic episode of improv4humans! Listen as they compete in a pepper eating contest, explain what Grunge is, and teach us some sex tricks. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
1/23/2013 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 4 seconds
Billy Merritt, Joe Hartzler, Scott Rodgers
Malibu Ayahuasca Tea Party - Join humans Billy Merritt, Joe Hartzler, and Scott Rodgers as they take you on an improv laced journey that includes all the big drugs today’s improv4humans! They’ll strut their asses, freestyle ad jingles, and throw a Malibu Ayahuasca Tea Party with some celebs! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
1/16/2013 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 18 seconds
62.5 Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus
Bonus Cut: Leave Tebow Alone: Besser's New Year's Resolution - Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, and Lauren Lapkus are apart of a Tim Tebow edition of Case Closed on today’s bonus cut of improv4humans. They get into a discussion about ass kissing on Twitter, talk with a Tebow fan about Besser’s tweet toward Tebow, and Besser resolves to not be mean to Tebow anymore. Enjoy!
1/14/2013 • 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus
Presidential Marriage Proposal - Wedding bells are in the air as humans Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser to share their stories of marriage proposals on today’s improv4humans! Listen as they create improvised scenes about the worst marriage proposal, secret drinking songs, and prank calling impressionists. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
1/9/2013 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Ben Siemon, Will McLaughlin, Johnny Meeks, Jacob Womack
Your Safety Word Is... - You’ll shit your pants with laughter as Ben Siemon, Will McLaughlin, Johnny Meeks, and Jacob Womack join Matt Besser today for a special improv5humans episode! They create scenes based on stories of perfume jobs, dominatrix visits, and a New Year’s secret. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
1/2/2013 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, Joel Spence
Holiday Sex Rules - Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Joel Spence join Matt Besser to give you all the gift of improv this holiday season! Listen as they discuss the worst Christmas gifts they’ve received and for some improvised scenes on everything from straight edge punk to holiday sex rules. Don’t be a grinch and enjoy! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
12/26/2012 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 47 seconds
59.5 Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, Joel Spence
Bonus Cut: Small Boxes - Don't cry, humans! We got you a Christmas present... a bonus cut with Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Joel Spence! Speaking of presents, we're talking about gift disappointment today. Unwrap it, and try to enjoy!
12/24/2012 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Paul Rust, Dominic Dierkes, Sean Clements
Gun Control - The recent events in Connecticut have inspired us to discuss the topic of gun control. Guests Paul Rust, Dominic Dierkes, and Sean Clements debate gun control with a human who Matt had a short dialogue with on Twitter. This episode’s also full of movie theater heroes, gun cars, and body occupying demons. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
12/19/2012 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 57 seconds
Ian Roberts, Alex Berg, Jon Daly
Basset Hound Lips - Katt Williams has been in the news so much lately that it has inspired Matt Besser to invite improvisers Ian Roberts, Alex Berg, and Jon Daly to dedicate a whole episode to Mr. Williams. They will explore the use of Oakland cocaine, consider getting basset hound lip injections, and the examine the exploitation of celebrities on the news. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
12/12/2012 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 52 seconds
Mookie Blaiklok, Allan McLeod, Joe Hartzler
The Front of the Shoe Is White Rubber - Mookie Blaiklock, Allan McLeod, and Joe Hartzler join Matt Besser for some improv and they mean business. Will they talk about nicknames, pubes, and butt chugging? You bet they will! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
12/5/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 24 seconds
Best of improv4humans Vol. 2
Best of improv4humans Vol. 2 - Once again we asked YOU which were some of your favorite scenes from the past episodes of improv4humans and we put together volume 2 of this special collection of improvised scenes. Listen to an all star cast of improvisers create scenes based off suggestions from Twitter, Man On The Street Interviews, and horror stories. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon . You can also now get Matt Besser’s new comedy album “The Six Most Important Sets in the History of Standup” at mattbesser.com !
11/29/2012 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 51 seconds
Matt Walsh, Lauren Lapkus, Sean Conroy
Pussy Snacks - Enjoy your Thanksgiving with a helping of improv from Matt Walsh, Lauren Lapkus, and Sean Conroy! They join Matt Besser to light shit on fire, get fined in smiles, and enjoy some pussy snacks. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/21/2012 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Eugene Cordero, Jon Gabrus
Why or Why Not? - Charlie Sanders, Eugene Cordero, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser to improvise scenes inspired by Eric the formerly paid Intern’s Man on the Street Interviews with some very intimidating voters. They will explore topics such as fast paced game shows, the Russian government, and political commercials. Will you enjoy this episode? Why or why not? Let us know! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/14/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
LIVE from RIOT LA w/ Horatio Sanz, Jon Daly, Ben Schwartz, Ian Roberts.
Live from RIOT LA - Recorded LIVE from the Smell during the RIOT LA Comedy Festival is an improv4humans that will make you believe in magic! Horatio Sanz, Jon Daly, Ben Schwartz, and Ian Roberts cover everything from Hitler mustaches, dueling Bill Cosbys, and the Borat epidemic. Thanks to RIOT LA for providing the wonderful photos of the evening!
11/7/2012 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 10 seconds
Betsy Sodaro, Jeff Hiller, Colton Dunn
It's Your Choice To Suck A Dick - Betsy Sodaro, Jeff Hiller, and Colton Dunn are here to say it’s your choice to suck a dick on today’s improv4humans! Victoria Jackson bailed so the gang decided to create scenes based on clips from her interview on Howard Stern. Everything from gay marriage to squarriage will be covered. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/5/2012 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Tim Meadows, Joe Wengert, John Gemberling
Too Soon - Today’s episode of improv4humans with Tim Meadows, Joe Wengert, and John Gemberling is not for those who get offended easily. Join them as they use their expert improvisational skills to create scenes about maintaining a friendship with a past lover, potty mouth pets, and Edgar Allan Poe’s ghost. Will they go too far for the sake of comedy? Listen to find out! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
10/31/2012 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 15 seconds
50.5 Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, Brian Huskey
Bonus Cut: Antique Cars Are Not Lame - Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey hear out a listener’s case and learn about the world of Antique Cars on today’s bonus episode of improv4humans. Strap in and have yourself some good clean historical fun!
10/29/2012 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, Brian Huskey
Shits and Giggles - If you’re curious about people’s digestive systems then today’s episode of improv4humans is for you! Matt Walsh, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey give each other nick names, learn to listen & appreciate one another, and meet their curious neighbors. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
10/24/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
49.5 Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford
Bonus Cut: Big Red Boat - Join Matt Besser, Zach Woods, and Birthday Boys Mike Mitchell and Mike Hanford as they talk Mickey Mouse and reverse bullying in a Texas town with a naughty name.
10/22/2012 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, Mike Hanford
App Talk - Turn the lights off, relax, and enjoy today’s smooth episode of improv4humans! Allow Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, and Mike Hanford to entertain you with scenes involving an insect support group, Hollywood squirrels, and murderous sex organs. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
10/17/2012 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
48.5 Matt Walsh, Kevin Dorff, Pamela Murphy
Bonus Cut: Need for Speed - Matt Walsh, Kevin Dorff, and Pamela Murphy are back with a bonus cut of improv4humans! We've all had run-ins with the cops, but nothing compares to this!
10/14/2012 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Matt Walsh, Kevin Dorff, Pamela Murphy
Up Ass Wound - Matt Walsh, Kevin Dorff, and Pamela Murphy cook up a buffet of scenes on today’s improv4humans! They cover everything from emergency rooms, highlander golfers, and the presidential debate. Plus, Eric the unpaid Intern returns for some Man On The Street Interviews from the USC game. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
Bonus Cut: Sports Radio - Danielle Schneider, Jackie Clarke, and Dannah Phirman take some exciting calls on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Join us as we take a look at some Crap on YouTube that inspires today’s improvised scene about sports radio.
10/8/2012 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Danielle Schneider, Jackie Clarke, Dannah Phirman
Why You Jabber Jabber? - We’re kicking things off Gangnam Style on this week’s episode of improv4humans! Our guests Danielle Schneider, Jackie Clarke, and Dannah Phirman join Matt Besser to create scenes inspired by stories involving Danielle’s first kiss, Matt’s nightmarish day with a horse, and Dannah’s clothes borrowing step mom. Plus, Crap on Youtube makes everyone discuss why they hate their assholes. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
10/3/2012 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Sean Conroy, Andy Secunda, Billy Merritt
Splooge Marooge - Go out into the woods and have some alone time with today’s improv4humans! This week we are joined by members of the legendary improv group the Swarm; Sean Conroy, Andy Secunda, and Billy Merritt! Listen as they meet the pope, sing role playing karaoke, and explore the rules of Splooge Marooge. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
9/26/2012 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Best of improv4humans Vol. 1
Best of improv4humans Vol. 1 - We took to the Earwolf Forums and asked YOU which were the best scenes in the past episodes of improv4humans and had so many to choose from that we split them into two very special sampler episodes. Enjoy this pu-pu platter of some of your favorite scenes from an all star cast of improvisers and stay tuned for Volume 2! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
9/20/2012 • 2 hours, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
44.5 Lauren Lapkus, Dave Theune, Eugene Cordero
Bonus Cut: Bump It - It’s time to get warmed up for this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Our guests Lauren Lapkus, Dave Theune, and Eugene Cordero go to work with a scene inspired by a story about a rival town.
9/17/2012 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Lauren Lapkus, Dave Theune, Eugene Cordero
Straight Holes - You’ll want to give someone a Christian Hug after listening to this week’s improv4humans! Lauren Lapkus, Dave Theune, and Eugene Cordero join Matt Besser to make purple with a special Lauren Lapkus Birthday episode filled with scenes about tripping on mushrooms, the fork cartel, annoying customer service representatives, and murder house tours. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
9/12/2012 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 6 seconds
43.5 Zach Woods, Brian Huskey, Jill Donnelly
Bonus Cut: Little Work Arounds - You wouldn’t believe what we have in store for you on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Our guests Zach Woods, Brian Huskey, and Jill Donnelly join Matt Besser for scenes involving religious loopholes and an extra Man On The Street Interview. Plus, we give our Sound Opinions on Punk Rock.
9/10/2012 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Zach Woods, Brian Huskey, Jill Donnelly
Topless UFO Cult - Take your top off and join Zach Woods, Brian Huskey, and Jill Donnelly on this week’s improv4humans! They cover everything from gifts on dates, filthy managers, and the Grateful Dead’s magic secrets. We are also joined by Eric the former paid intern for some Man On The Street Interviews from the recent International Topless Day in Venice. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
9/5/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 36 seconds
42.5 Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair
Bonus Cut: Childhood Rivalry - This week’s bonus episode of improv4humans is filled with scenes from Twitter suggestions & Crap on Youtube! Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, and Jessica St. Clair discuss weird donut places, getting 2nd place, and dumb chickens. Don’t use your high voice when listening!
9/3/2012 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, Jessica St. Clair
Quadruple Mix-in - Here to fill your ear holes with comedy are Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, and Jessica St. Clair! They join Matt Besser to create a special mix-in of scenes which include an investigation of fecal blow through, pitching new words for the Oxford dictionary, and eating “Da Poo Poo.” We also get into why Todd Akin is bothering us and a letter from Matt’s dead dad. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
8/29/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 18 seconds
41.5 Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider, Mike Still
Bonus Cut: Show Me Your Business Card - Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider, and Mike Still have some unfinished business cards to attend to. So make yourself some garlic nachos and enjoy this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans!
8/27/2012 • 16 minutes, 21 seconds
Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider, Mike Still
Surf Lingo - Take a vacation in a nice hotel and enjoy this week’s improv4humans! Our guests Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider, and Mike Still will keep you company as they join Matt Besser to create scenes about the funniest rabbi at a funeral, surfers explaining their lingo, Joe’s personal BBQ ritual, knock-off movie pitches, and seducing dogs. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
8/22/2012 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 27 seconds
40.5 Seth Morris, Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri
Bonus Cut: Aggressive Petting - Are you ready for some hard strong love for pets today? This week’s bonus episode of improv4humans has guests Adam Pally, Seth Morris, and Gil Ozeri discuss if cats are a feminine pet and search for a pet of their own that they can show some aggressive love to.
8/20/2012 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Seth Morris, Adam Pally, Gil Ozeri
Over Hard - Adam Pally, Seth Morris, and Gil Ozeri join Matt Besser for a venture through the pussy mines on this week’s improv4humans! Along the way they make up names for gum, get better acquainted to living without technology, debate about proper egg cooking terms, and are approached by a vengeful Bob Dylan. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
8/15/2012 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 31 seconds
39.5 Sean Conroy, Brian Huskey, John Gemberling
Bonus Cut: Portable Wood - You’ll find yourself humming during this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Guests Sean Conroy, Brian Huskey, and John Gemberling bring the superheat to these cool portable scenes complete with a great soundtrack! The End.
8/13/2012 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
Sean Conroy, Brian Huskey, John Gemberling
Baby Gate - Want to pass something along to a friend but don’t want to have an awkward conversation about returning it later? Pass along this week’s episode of improv4humans as guests Sean Conroy, Brian Huskey, and John Gemberling create scenes about dinosaur museums, questionable fast food chain policies, and peanut butter creatures. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
8/8/2012 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Charlie Sanders, Anthony King, Lennon Parham
Star Power - Lennon Parham, Charlie Sanders, and Anthony King take you on an improv journey through history with scenes involving a dirty BBQ joint, juggalo babysitters, and uni-poops Yo dog, so don’t be a Barton Fink and listen to this week’s episode of improv4humans!! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
8/1/2012 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 10 seconds
37.5 Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, Danielle Schneider
Bonus Cut: Bucket of Sand - Watch out! Everything around you could be an instrument of death! Guests Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser in this week's bonus episode, and perform two scenes inspired by fan-suggested YouTube videos. These ruthless improvisers will use household items, tiny peanut grenades, and cutthroat game show tactics to make you laugh! Don't forget to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
7/30/2012 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, Danielle Schneider
Calm Down! - What do we do improv for? Freedom? Babies? Urine-soaked potato salad? Colton Dunn, Jeff Hiller, and Danielle Schneider use worst summer stories submitted by improv4humans fans and crazy YouTube clips to inspire scenes about dance shoes, rainbows, and strip searches. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
7/25/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 17 seconds
Bonus Ep: Live from DCM Pt 1
Live from DCM Pt. 1 - Del Close Marathon is a 14 year old tradition of the Upright Citizens Brigade. Every year, the finest improvisers gather in New York City to perform improv all day and all night. So since all these great improvisers are all in one place, why not get them on the podcasts? Hear over 30 improvisers try their hand at this whole podcasting thing, and stay tuned for part two!
7/16/2012 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Lennon Parham, Pam Murphy, Ben Siemon, Chris Gore
I Fixed It! - Hey, all you stupid, fat little girls. It’s time to redeem your rock n’ roll gift card for some great guests... Lennon Parham, Pam Murphy, and Ben Siemon! They cover everything from cancer to coal mines to Schindler’s List. We also hear listener summer stories, and talk to Chris Gore about whether improv is for pussies. Don’t forget to submit YOUR worst summer story for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
7/11/2012 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 2 seconds
Eric the Paid Intern
Eric the Paid Intern - Eric the Paid Intern is leaving Earwolf to take a job in facial recognition software (because he's a genius) so here are some awesome Eric interviews and improv scenes that we've saved up from past episodes. Hear improv from Horatio Sanz, Adam Pally, Sean Conroy, Mookie Blaiklock, Danielle Schneider, and your other favorite improvisers.
7/4/2012 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 40 seconds
Mookie Blaiklock, Amanda Sitko, Will McLaughlin
Agree to Disagree - Wouldn't it be funny if you guys, I don't know, like, listened to today's episode of improv4humans or whatever? Our humans for the week are Amanda Sitko, Mookie Blaiklock, and Will McLaughlin who get a vocab lesson and get to know some men on the street. It's more pleasant than lasik and more thrilling than your first shot of whiskey. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
6/27/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
32.5 Horatio Sanz, Sean Conroy
Bonus Cut: Balloon Baggage - Time to board your flight to this week's bonus episode. Horatio Sanz and Sean Conroy join Matt Besser to discuss airport frustrations. Oh, that 5'6" human-shaped balloon filled with helium? That's nothing. Pay that no mind.
6/25/2012 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Sean Conroy
Michael Cock Duncan - How about you go speed dating with four of the best improvisers on the planet: Horatio Sanz, Sean Conroy, Matt Walsh, and of course, Matt Besser. They may give you the third degree, but they will also provide you with aural bacon and pancakes. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
6/20/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Scott Aukerman, David Koechner, Will Forte, Danielle Schneider
Toast Points - After a night of loud love making, it's nice to wake up, enjoy some toast points, and listen to a new improv4humans. That's only if there's no fear of a Nazi invasion, of course. This week we have Scott Aukerman, David Koechner, Will Forte, and Danielle Schneider joining us, all of whom will appear on this season of Comedy Bang! Bang! on IFC, premiering Friday, June 8. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
6/6/2012 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 46 seconds
29.5 Adam McKay, Chris Gethard
Bonus Cut: 30th Monkey - Are you a 30th monkey? Find out by listening to Adam McKay and Chris Gethard in this week's bonus cut. Just make sure you're on the right side of history, or you'll end up living like a hobo in the woods.
6/4/2012 • 17 minutes, 48 seconds
Adam McKay, Chris Gethard
No Joking Around! - Sometimes in life it's just improv3people. But when those three are Matt Besser, Chris Gethard, and Adam McKay and they're talking about The Avengers, Vince Carter, and prosthetic principals, then you're in safe hands. Sure, those hands are on broken wrists, but don't be a baby about it! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
Bonus Cut: Walkabout - In this bonus cut, Bob Dassie, Rich Talarico, and Craig Cackowski, of the improv troupe Dasariski, show us that abandoned kids don't always replicate Lord of the Flies. Just be sure to keep your pants on.
5/28/2012 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Craig Cackowski,Robert Dassie,Rich Talarico
My Hometown Sux - Bob Dassie, Rich Talarico, and Craig Cackowski make up the philosophically influential improv troupe Dasariski and they are here on improv4humans to reveal some of the secrets in their attics. As improvisers, they are just and fair and will definitely make whatever Top 10 lists you're working on. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
5/23/2012 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Paul Rust,Neil Campbell,Mike Mitchell
Mustard Girl - Fans of Gron Jovi, condiment-inspired tunes, and Pearl Jam are in store for a musical treat on improv4humans. Allow Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, and Mike Mitchell to entertain you. Just hope for their sakes that their comedy swords are of this era. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
5/16/2012 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
I4H 26.5 Sean Conroy,Andy Secunda,Danielle Schneider
Burn Victim Anonymous - It's time for your mid-week improv bathroom break! This week we have Sean Conroy, Andy Secunda, and Danielle Schneider stealing, dating, auditioning, and lighting shit on fire all for the sake of comedy! You don't have to steal this episode, we're giving it to you for free! Check out Freak Dance when it comes to your town and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
5/10/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
Jon Glaser,Brett Gelman,Joe Wengert
Live from Bridgetown! - For the first ever LIVE improv4humans we've gathered up three of the "bad boys" of improv: Jon Glaser, Brett Gelman, and Joe Wengert. It gets tropical, biblical, sexual, and medical. So put on your favorite pair of sweats, cozy up in a coffin and enjoy!
5/9/2012 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Bonus Episode 3
Bonus Cut: Evil Breath - Are you prepared for the healing power of improv? This week's bonus cut features Katie Dippold, Chris Kula, and Billy Merritt experiencing life-and-death miracles of pale skin and evil breath.
5/7/2012 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Chris Kula,Katie Dippold,Billy Merritt
Hiroshima Orgies - Chris Kula, Billy Merritt, and Katie Dippold are three members of the improv team The Smokes and they are showing their true colors this week on improv4humans! At times, this episode is a crime thriller. At other times it'll teach you about evolution and the public school system. There will be NO lewd magic acts though, so strap in and enjoy! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
5/2/2012 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 1 second
I4H 24.5 Chad Carter,Tim Meadows,Lennon Parham
Bonus Cut: God Bless You - We have some spillover from last week's improv4humans featuring Lennon Parham, Tim Meadows, and Chad Carter. Be sure to blow your nose before you listen.
4/30/2012 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds
Chad Carter,Lennon Parham,Tim Meadows
Humanzee - Why go to a boring dunk contest or drive through a lame game reserve when you can listen to improv? This week's guests on improv4humans are the hilarious and talented Chad Carter, Lennon Parham, and Tim Meadows. It is more fun than summer camp, more fulfilling than a high-five, and more sexually rewarding than 1,003 kisses. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
4/25/2012 • 57 minutes, 2 seconds
Bonus Episode 2
Bonus Cut: Construction - The guys from Sentimental Lady were so phenomenal on the podcast, we didn't have time to include all the great stuff they did. So here we are once again with an improv4humans bonus cut featuring Mel Cowan, Alex Fernie, and Johnny Meeks. What exactly is a construction consultant? Who knows?!
4/23/2012 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
Mel Cowan,Alex Fernie,Johnny Meeks
Sentimental Lady - If you live in Los Angeles, you have no excuse not to see the excellent improv troupe Sentimental Lady. If you aren't so lucky, you can get a taste of the magic as three of the members of this phenomenal group join Matt Besser this week on improv4humans. Alex Fernie, Mel Cowan, and Johnny Meeks have brushed and flossed their teeth and are ready to discuss hard hitting topics like tea vs. coffee and proper concert decorum. We can't give you any psychoanalysis, but we can give you hilarious improv! As always, pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
4/18/2012 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Bonus Episode 1
Bonus Cut: Letters from Camp - In an effort to keep the podcast tight, some scenes are left on the cutting room floor. Rather than banish them to obscurity, we're releasing them as improv4humans bonus cuts! Today's scene features Amanda Sitko, Joe Wengert, Andy Daly, and Matt Besser as we look back at Matt's childhood indiscretions at summer camp. Come back on Thursday for another full episode of improv4humans!
4/16/2012 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Andy Daly,Amanda Sitko,Joe Wengert
Fart Scientist - At the risk of rambling on and on like a woman, let me just say that we have a phenomenal improv4humans for you today. Joe Wengert, Amanda Sitko, and Andy Daly are the guests as we meet shitty bullies and dumbass counter culture kids. Warning: This episode MIGHT send you into a hospital rage! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
4/11/2012 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Stephanie Allynne,Allan McLeod,Joe Wengert
Broken Mother's Back - Did you know that if you don't listen to improv4humans, your mother will have seven years of bad luck with a black cat? Okay, so that might not be true, but you absolutely should tune in to hear Allan McLeod, Stephanie Allynne, and Joe Wengert join Matt Besser and turn into rude rock stars, avant-garde make-up artists, and carnival barkers. Plus, we get into the age old debate: What does "alt comedy" mean exactly? Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
4/4/2012 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 26 seconds
Lauren Lapkus,Brian Huskey,Seth Morris
Darker Than Nougat - Today's improv4humans will be with you for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, even if you have your genitals ripped off, and even if you have your eyes replaced with baby eyes. Isn't that what love really is? Our guests are Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Lauren Lapkus who treat you to a round of improv more exciting than a helicopter ride and more erotic than a rainbow blow job. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
3/28/2012 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Bonus Tebow Episode: Chad Carter,Sean Conroy,Anthony King
Tim Tebow Bonus Episode - Following the tragedy that is Tim Tebow going to the Jets, we felt all you mourners needed some extra improv to cheer you up. Chad Carter, Sean Conroy, and Anthony King join Matt Besser this week to discuss the all important topic of the Mr. Tebow as well as Morgan Freeman, Tycho Brahe, and Ms. Pac-Man. No amount of flirting or vagina sacrificing will get you on our good side, Tim! Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
3/22/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Sean Clements,Dominic Dierkes,Horatio Sanz
Twirly Burrito - Put down that Cookie Crisp and listen to improv4humans! While we couldn't afford to get Lindsay Lohan on the show, we were able to track down Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, and Horatio Sanz who join Matt Besser for a game of college basketball, a trip to a parent-teacher conference, and a snack at the most passive-aggressive restaurant you've ever been to. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
3/21/2012 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Robbert Dassie,Billy Merritt,Mike Still
Time Traveling Bathtubs - Are you a human? Well how about instead of a taking boring trip to a spook house or going on a neverending flight to Bangladesh, you escape your daily monotony with an episode of improv4humans?! Joining Matt Besser are Mike Still, Billy Merritt, and Robert Dassie who will care for you and love you like an estranged family member. Don't be a shit sucker, listen to improv4humans! .Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
3/14/2012 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 58 seconds
Kevin Dorff,Alex Fernie,Paul Rust
Chili and Cigarettes - Surprise! You are listening to impov4humans, a playground where all are welcome, even those with fat ankles. Matt Besser, Kevin Dorff, Paul Rust, and Alex Fernie are here to improvise scenes to make your long waits in traffic, the post office, and coffee shops fly by.Pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
3/7/2012 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Chad Carter,Katie Dipold,Gil Ozeri
Memorabilia - This week's podcast features prime improv for pilgrims, servants, strangers, and most importantly, humans. Our fearless guests are Katie Dippold, Gil Ozeri, and Chad Carter who will put you at ease like a thorough bedbud inspection! Listen in: It's better entertainment than a demolition derby! Pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
2/29/2012 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Seth Morris,Brian Huskey,Danielle Schneider
Where'd That Hat Go? - Come one come all for the miraculous magic trick that is improv4humans! This week Danielle Schneider, Brian Huskey, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser for a playful romp through grief counseling, a savage look at Valentine's Day, and a finale that can only be described as a full bang out! Pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
2/22/2012 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
Sean Conroy,Jon Gabrus,Matt Walsh
Pubes on 3! - This week's improv4humans is fit for all cliques: Nerds, jocks, meatheads, spitballs, fluff-eaters, time-traveling cyborg uncles, and Tahitian hotel workers. Our guests are Sean Conroy, Matt Walsh, and Jon Gabrus who take your suggestions from Twitter and transport you from Irish pubs to haunted suburban households. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
2/15/2012 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 29 seconds
Ben Schwartz,Jill Donnely,Charlie Sanders
Ego Vs. Nature - Look, I don't want to be confrontational but you should probably listen to improv4humans this week. Our guests are Jill Donnelly, Charlie Sanders, and Ben Schwartz and they'll teach you a thing or two about antisemitism and car repair. It's more pleasant than being stuck in an elevator without any arms.Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
2/8/2012 • 59 minutes, 28 seconds
Eugene Cordero,Brett Gelman,Will McLaughlin
Airport Pat Downs - Don't be such a baby! Listen to improv4humans featuring Brett Gelman, Will McLaughlin, and Eugene Cordero. It's more refreshing than a crisp, cool bottle of water and more thrilling than getting candy from Michael Jordan. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
2/1/2012 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Sean Conroy,Tim Meadows,Seth Morris
Mars Hopping - Listen closely when we tell you that there is a brand new improv4humans out and ready for your enjoyment! This week's guests are Tim Meadows, Seth Morris, and Sean Conroy who take you on a tour of The Vatican before sailing away on a cruise ship made of funk and soul. It'll be like listening to your favorite classic Three Stooges bits! Follow @MattBesser to send suggestions for future episodes and find music like the stuff you heard today by visiting Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
1/25/2012 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 35 seconds
Horatio Sanz, Andy Daly, Joe Wengert
Man with a Can - We're back once more with improv4humans and we have three rare, endangered species in the studio this week: Joe Wengert, Andy Daly, and Horatio Sanz. They join Matt for an in-depth discussion of Dodi Fayed, a look at the day in the life of a pharmacist, and a visit to the weirdest brothel you've never seen. Follow @MattBesser to send suggestions for future episodes and find music like the stuff you heard today by visiting Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
1/18/2012 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Chad Carter,Kevin Dorff,Robert Dassie
Dudicle - Oh no, I think we died and went to improv heaven! Chad Carter, Kevin Dorff, and Robert Dassie are taking a break from their parasailing and porno watching to perform some improv4humans with Matt Besser. From islands with exotic cuisine to dogs with unique tricks, we're exploring the depths of the improv world with only an inspirational quote from Kafka and your Twitter suggestions to guide us. Follow @MattBesser to send suggestions for future episodes and find music like the stuff you heard today by visiting Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
1/11/2012 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Sean Conroy,Brett Gelman,Curtis Gwinn
Goon Fight - This week's improv4humans is brought to you by skirt steak, martian invasions, and bad parenting. More accurately, it is brought to you by Curtis Gwinn, Sean Conroy, and Brett Gelman who join Matt Besser to relive childhood tragedies and lost love all for the sake of comedy. As always, follow @MattBesser to tweet your suggestions and visit Bobby Matthews and Dragoon to hear more music like the stuff you heard today.
1/4/2012 • 1 hour, 28 seconds
Brian Huskey,Ian Roberts,Matt Walsh
Battleship Strap-On - If all you got for Christmas was a dumb snow globe or a dumb daughter, here is your belated present! An hour of improv with Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Brian Huskey and your host Matt Besser. From restraining orders to asshole nuns, this episode has enough fun stuff to fill a Wikipedia page (however that works). As always, follow @MattBesser to tweet your suggestions and visit Bobby Matthews and Dragoon to hear more music like the stuff you heard today.
12/28/2011 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Ben Schwartz, Danielle Schneider, Alex Fernie
Apple-tini - This week on improv4humans we take you to the dark world of dumpster diving hobos, unsanitary restaurants, pathological liars, and confrontational assholes. Our tour guides on this trip are Danielle Schneider, Ben Schwartz and Alex Fernie. As always, follow @MattBesser to tweet your suggestions and visit Bobby Matthews and Dragoon to hear more music like the stuff you heard today. This episode is sponsored by audible. Support the improv4humans and get a free audiobook at http://www.audiblepodcast.com/improv
12/14/2011 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
Sean Conroy,Jill Donnelly,Colton Dunn
Wistfulness & Kevin - Welcome to improv4humans! Join us this week as Jill Donnelly, Colton Dunn, and Sean Conroy travel to Australia, light shit on fire, and have fun with accents while desperately trying to remember each other's names. Follow @MattBesser to tweet your suggestions and find music like the stuff you heard here from Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
12/7/2011 • 47 minutes, 43 seconds
Andy Daly,Billy Merritt,Danielle Schneider
Desert Vacation - Welcome back to improv4humans! Danielle Schneider is not an alien, Billy Merritt is not a robot, and Andy Daly is not an animal so they have been assembled for one purpose and for one purpose only: For improv! As always, you can keep up with Matt on Twitter @MattBesser - and if you like the music you heard this week, check out Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/30/2011 • 56 minutes, 43 seconds
Chad Carter,Joe Wengert,Charlie Sanders
Sassy Baby - It's time once more for improv4humans! Our human guests this week are the always funny Chad Carter, the ultra talented Joe Wengert, and the definitely-not-an-alien Charlie Sanders. As always, you can keep up with Matt on Twitter @MattBesser - and if you like the music you heard this week, check out Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/22/2011 • 39 minutes, 44 seconds
Chad Carter,Sean Conroy,Brian Huskey
Masquerade - Welcome back to improv4humans! Sean Conroy and Chad Carter join us once again this week with Brian Huskey making his debut performance. Bad auditions, George Harrison, working with farm animals, we get into all of it!! As always you can follow @MattBesser on Twitter to contribute suggestions and be sure to subscribe on iTunes to get your weekly improv fix! Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/16/2011 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Andy Daly,Sean Conroy,Chad Carter
Eurythmic - Welcome to improv4humans! Each week Matt Besser will invite his favorite improvisers to come in and build scenes based on suggestions from Twitter and shooting the shit. This week's guests are Chad Carter, Sean Conroy, and Andy Daly. Be sure to follow @MattBesser on Twitter and look for when he asks for suggestions! Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon .
11/9/2011 • 1 hour
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