Owen Burke
Owen Burke started on his improvisational and sketch path under the direction of the UCB in New York City. Since studying with them, Owen has written, directed and performed in many shows at the UCB Theatre and served as the theater’s Artistic Director. Owen now resides in Los Angeles where he works at Gary Sanchez Productions as a TV/Film writer/producer as well as a consulting producer for Funnyordie.com. Sometimes Owen acts, too. If you’re in Los Angeles check out Owen’s long running Improv show, Facebook.
Guest Appearances
May 20, 2020
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!
August 7, 2019
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).
December 19, 2018
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).
June 11, 2018
Latin teacher Mr. Heath Templeton aka Dominus Templeton (Owen Burke) joins Marissa and Listler this week to WOMP it up classical style! During Hot Topix, we’ll hear about a life-defining jalopy accident and Marissa sets her reasonable goals. Then, Mr. Templeton talks about gardening with his mother for What’s Cheesing You? before getting into his personal life during Spotlight On.
This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/WOMP or text WOMP to 500-500).
November 26, 2014
Private citizen Trent Dobkin joins Bob to talk about being a man, being the ruler of your own destiny, dressing well, advice on meeting the perfect lady, and to break down his 5 point plan S.M.A.S.H. Later, Bob calls up Trent to give a follow up on taking his advice to meeting his perfect lady.
July 8, 2014
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!