improv4humans with Matt Besser

<p>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.</p><p>Looking for the archives? 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!</p>

Beefy Spaniel (w/ Aman Adumer, Joel Spence)

Bon Iver & Mk.gee at the Spaniel (Reagle Beagle?); dogs on the elevator; expert word writer; Godzilla not in Japan; fender bender lawyers; mailbox vs fire ants mound fireworks; Denver amusement park run by teenagers; Final Destination roller coasters.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.

09-04
01:26:37

Thrillers (w/ Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, Dominic Dierkes)

The Movie longform is in full effect and on display with skateboarding action stars; alien or interdimensional imposters; prison volleyball; Michael Phelps; cyberpunk pop band thrillers; and the Taliban.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.

08-28
01:04:06

Ice Cream Party (w/ John Gemberling, Anthony Atamanuik)

Human food trays at sexy parties; the Mortician documentary; lost at CVS looking to checkout; backing into parking spaces; sweet talking the hostess; and a match trick that impresses.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.

08-21
01:21:51

Don’t Blame Taylor ( w/ Carl Tart, Don Fanelli)

Archery defense; bullying Rhode Island; Karen chants having respect; new crying babies on plan rule; first scene in Glory; spitting to make weight; line dancing coming back!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.

08-14
01:25:46

Landlady (w/ Brian Huskey, Paul Rust)

Music guest Landlady perform songs that inspire drummers eaten in CBGB hallowed hall; Greece vs Grease; TSA test with the Commodores; getting something legally lost; soup burns & lobster bites.Grab a t-shirt and 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.

08-07
01:18:28

Bonjour, Tomato!! (w/ Ronnie Adrian, Holly Laurent)

Double exclamation points!!; Marco Polo AirBNB in Venice; robot waiters at Denny’s; ugly American; gazpacho vs vichyssoise; AI public restrooms; and rampant Siri abuse.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.

07-31
01:17:55

Nergy = Nerd + Orgy (w/ Jeff Hiller, Tami Sagher)

Solving for sex; shag rug vs tarp; working at Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’s; Friends photo op; and the secret trick to improv.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.

07-24
01:14:18

Sh*t St*rrer (w/ Andy Daly)

Mark Twain said dance like nobody is watching; Andy very proud of his loud clap; super villain’s leverage with loved ones; dream of being brain surgeon or in NBA draft; good Roth IRA advice on the playground; snake venom improving motor skills.  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.

07-17
01:22:29

Special Saturday Night Mask (w/ Anthony Atamanuik, Ben Rodgers)

Total Recall of blue sky on Mars; Watergate affair LBJ lube; no Force in improv scene; grocery store experience buying pineapple; ChatGPT flirts for me; 1010 wins on Empire State Building jump; and Brett cheats on doctor with Swede.New merch! Buy a NO PINEAPPLES t-shirt at kinshipgoods.com/improv4humansUnlock 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.

07-10
01:24:06

Huffing Pine-Sol (w/ Mookie Blaiklock, Jon Mackey)

Pinesol addicts; penis artist; confronting home town guys; getting away from the cops; and Brett’s moment with Kirby Puckett.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.

07-03
01:18:23

Big Fans of Foreign Press (w/ Ryan Rosenberg, Monika Smith)

Pina Colada caught in rain; i4h podcast Golden Globe nomination; invention of basketball peach basket; stealing Hulk Hogan; without glasses you are beautiful; and lots of math jokes.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.

06-26
01:15:29

Numb Face Humiliation (w/ Craig Cackowski, Maria Blasucci)

Pistol Shrimp gets numb face; rejected by college writers magazine; colon art; anesthesiologist personality; manners for the French; walking and eating.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.

06-19
01:15:18

Little Rock/White Water Tavern Live (w/ Jon Gabrus)

Matt Besser and Jon Gabrus put a hat on a hat on a hat doing medium-prov where standup meets longform inside the coolest live music venue in the South, the White Water Tavern, covering horny hats, Toad Sucks, max loads on elevators; foam to the dome; recycled urine; and snow days!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.

06-12
01:20:48

Not There (w/ Sebastian Conelli, Ali Ghandour)

Fugazi audience etiquette; Kool Aid contractor challenge; Waze & Google Maps gossip with each other; Hamlet skull at commercial auditions; do you have pervy voice?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.

06-05
01:13:22

Minecraft Popcorn Riots (w/ Zach Reino, Brandon Gardner)

Pee pee on the water slide; bullies now getting bored; snake bites beard; Eiffel tower for sale; animals rip wallets; man in painting has a secret.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.

05-29
01:19:55

Danish Fiasco After Pizza Incident (w/ Dan Lippert, James Mannion, Austin Williams, Andres Parada)

Jesus feet cleaning; Johnny Appleseed reincarnation; men with tattoos pick up rattlesnakes more; and the spank bank monkey’s paw.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.

05-22
01:20:06

Sexy Buff Crypt Keeper (w/ Ben Rogers, Dominic Dierkes)

One shining moment; den pinball machine; road rage vs. property rage; carnival games scam claw machine; drug symptoms ad make great loads.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.

05-15
01:07:47

Episode 700!! LIVE from SXSW 2025 (w/ James Adomian, Lisa Gilroy, Anthony Antamanuik)

i4h celebrates 700 episodes with a live recording from SXSW with pineapple statues; feeding of the brain spoon via neuro links; Tom Hanks gets played off; Capt. Sully parachuting horses; and the Beatles write a song…I’m Ringo; the Piss Pass app. Huge thanks to all the humans who have supported the show along the ride to 700, most especially to our subscribers! It wouldn't be possible without 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.

05-08
01:14:07

Foam Fiasco (w/ Pam Murphy, Joel Spence)

Steak enthusiasts yelling; Bill & Ben Nye, the genius brothers; falling in front of hipster café with fancy foam celebrating FJM release; turn down service scam or charity; UFO abduction with exciting bauxite discussion.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.

05-01
01:20:13

i4h LIVE at UCBLA (w/ Ronnie Adrian, John Gemberling, Ben Rodgers, Paul Rust, Toni Charline)

i4h is on its feet without chairs serving up a tester pancake; tuba dick ; gnarly feet; rowdy whale watching; and Ben’s dad!Multi-cam video of the entire show, with the bonus scene, is available to subscribers at improv4humans.com. Look in the POSTS section.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

04-24
01:14:52

Nick Hishmeh

I remember getting stitcher premium to just listen to this and the other original bits this podcast made.

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Gabriel Stoesser

what in the absolute fuck

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Martin Cosgrove

I'm a fan of this podcast but this episode is unlistenable. It's just noise -- people taking and singing over each other. Not funny in the least, just annoying.

02-26 Reply

Spencer Corning

bahahaha... It took me way too long to realize they were trolling. I even thought to myself early on in the episode that that flat Earth guy sounds a lot like Matt Walsh. Well done 👍

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Thomas Franklin

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