improv4humans
with Matt Besser
November 23, 2017
EP. 318 — The Science of Comedy
Guest Mike Mitchell , Alex Fernie , Chad Carter , Hillary Anne Matthews & Jesse David Fox
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.
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November 16, 2017
EP. 317 — Sing A Long Experiment #3
Guest Scott Aukerman , Jessica McKenna , Seth Morris & Zach Reino
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).
November 9, 2017
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.”
November 2, 2017
EP. 315 — The Smith Street Band and the Incredible Shrinking Feet
Guest The Smith Street Band , Drew Tarver , Betsy Sodaro & Dan Lippert
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.
October 26, 2017
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).
October 19, 2017
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.
October 12, 2017
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).
October 5, 2017
EP. 311 — San Fermin and the Cobbler Role Play
Guest San Fermin , Drew Spears , Matt Newell & Mike McLendon
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.
September 28, 2017
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).
September 21, 2017
EP. 309 — LIVE from DCM 19 Pt. 2
Guest Tim Meadows , Horatio Sanz , Chad Carter , Shaun Diston , Adam Pally , John Gemberling , Anthony Atamanuik & Gil Ozeri
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.
September 14, 2017
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).
September 7, 2017
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).
August 31, 2017
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).
August 24, 2017
EP. 305 — Total Eclipse of the Heart: LIVE from UCB Sunset
Guest 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).
August 17, 2017
EP. 304 — Cory Branan and the Magnet Dog Pack
Guest 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).