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improv4humans with Matt Besser

Matt Besser

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 brings you a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.

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Thursday · 1 hr 2 min
Case Closed: Flat Earth (Ian Roberts, Sean Conroy, Chad Carter) [RE-RELEASE]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 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. 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.
#771
September 24 · 1 hr 22 min
Super Girl in Star Wars Bar (w/ Gil Ozeri, Craig Rowin)
Emmy pratfall awards scandal; Jordan's stolen championship ring; Shawn Bradley Monstar; anti-PCP actors; the AI takeover revealed. 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.
#770
September 17 · 57 min
Special episode: Young Washington & Michael (James Adomian, Mookie Blaiklock)
Due to a bizarre editing mishap, a major studio AI has combined the footage from YOUNG WASHINGTON and MICHAEL into one single never-before-seen cut. And Matt Besser has a copy. Starring James Adomian and Mookie Blaiklock See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#769
September 10 · 1 hr 16 min
Aura Farming (w/ Andy Daly, Dominic Dierkes)
Knuckle-heads & knuckle sandwiches; mattress store sound bath events; time visualization clocks; lawyers representing children against their parents. 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.
#768
September 3 · 1 hr 24 min
Copperhead Helmet & Four Bad Swimmers (w/ Mary Holland, Ali Ghandour)
Copperhead in helmet; Drake in the dis studio; chalk-a-doodle expectations; talk show in helmet; babies thrown in deep end; fooling sharks with impressions; the youngest one in curls. 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.
#767
August 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Friends In Real Life & the Secret Hole ( w/ Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg)
Music guest, is the folk punk legend Patrick Schneeweis with his latest band, Friends In Real Life, with new songs inspiring scenes of secret places vs secret holes; poets vs scientists for dates; singing the news; SNITCH the Game Show; home buyer crying wolf for hugs from cops. 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.
#766
August 20 · 1 hr 15 min
Buc-Ee’s Clean Bathrooms (w/ Edi Patterson, Ronnie Adrian)
Why Buc-Ele’s is so amazing; live werewolf transformation cuck show; British ham cube cuisine; eat to live not live to eat; hate of loud mastication; death of Caspar the Friendly Ghost. 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.
#765
August 13 · 1 hr 18 min
Concert Piss Jeans (w/ Jon Mackey, Dhruv Singh)
Bison attack; Noah Kahan poop purse; bitch babies waiter infantilizing; airplane exit row treatment; Best Burger in LA (lard-ass); mutant teen heroes! 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.
#764
August 6 · 1 hr 9 min
Musical Guest Ryan Walsh - Odd Phantoms (w/ Will Hines, Mookie Blaiklock)
Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills plays songs off his epic new album, DECK. Inspiring scenes of meeting friends by a dream waterfall; throwing star accidents; buzzkill at the concert; and many phantom regrets! 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.
#763
July 30 · 1 hr 25 min
Borrowed Toilet Snakes (w/ John Gemberling, Aman Adumer)
Burning Man sand grime orgy; figurine face emotions; ransom on the bullet train; Anime Square; lots of Birch merch. 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.
#762
July 23 · 1 hr 29 min
Laugh Kookaburra Laugh (w/ Colton Dunn, Joel Spence)
Silent discos over, drinking over, smoking is back; giraffe escapes private zoo; children escorting World Cup soccer players; Splash Mountain accident; double bubble (bubble inside another bubble); free hotel toothbrushes; blowtorch emporium; spiders hate farmerz; thank u 4 yr time! 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.
#761
July 16 · 1 hr 10 min
The Odyssey: Penelope's 108 Suitors Bachelorette Contest (w/ James Adomian, Hillary Matthews)
While Odysseus was on his hero's journey his wife Penelope was left at home and forced to stave off one hundred and eight suitors including George Clooney, Sam Smith, Sisyphus, Elon Musk, Graham Platner, Jamie Kennedy, a giant, Christoher Nolan, Achilles, Big Ben from 60 Day Fiancé, and many more. 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.
#760
July 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Musical Guest: Dylan Earl with Ian Roberts, Brian Huskey and Seth Morris
Arkansas Country artist Dylan Earl serenades the podcast for some unforgettable scenes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 2 · 1 hr 12 min
Classic Re-Release: Episode 111 - Doug Levison, The Angry Trumpet Guy (Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt)
i4h classic rerelease! 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! 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.
#759
June 25 · 1 hr
Del Close Marathon 2026 (w/ Carl Tart, Tami Sagher, Jon Gabrus, Anthony Atamanuik, Sean Conroy, Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider)
Improv4humans returns to NYC to celebrate the Del Close Marathon with ketamine doctor deejays; KobraKai mom cults; and you won't believe who the "snake guy"! 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.
#758
June 18 · 1 hr 19 min
NYT Puzzle Cheaters (w/ James Mannion, Molly Kiernan, Jack Brown)
Capitol One Cafe vs Starbucks Bank; teenage scorekeepers don't pay attention; video game profiles for sale; stairs for dogs prescription; New York Times puzzle cheaters exposed; work at home live in business dentist; remembering places you've never been. 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.
#757
June 11 · 1 hr 11 min
Uhaul My Ass to Prom (w/ Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino)
Prom-posals; all syrup, no soda extortion; Dryads' big wish; pinball dad; sheen subscription; freestyle Coke machines; Vegas sphere schools; Christopher Robin's blustery baseball story. 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.
#756
June 4 · 1 hr 23 min
Brick Yr Phone (w/ Echo Kellum, Sebastian Conelli)
House on Jaden Smith's head for sale; secret skinny dipping spot disrupted; measuring it in cm; carving block birthday pass; eggs: whites vs yolks; hogging public art fight; Copenhagen flight for heavy sweaters. 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.
#755
May 28 · 1 hr 18 min
Footloose For FIFA (w/ Jeff Hiller, Lennon Parham)
Cult recruiting; TSA rules; no breast pumps or waffle irons; cheekbones that cut glass; skating rink love; Bon Jovi vs Jesus when living on a prayer; and no pinching tips. 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.
#754
May 21 · 1 hr 24 min
Foot Models (w/ Betsy Sodaro, Mano Agapion)
American Girl doll foot model; A.I. complimenting breasts; Madonna/Sabrina WWYD; Muppets marrying human scandal; crying at wedding vows; Halloween stores vs Valentines Day stores; Jesus miracle options for you. 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.

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