improv4humans
with Matt Besser
June 2, 2015
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!
May 28, 2015
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!
May 21, 2015
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!
May 14, 2015
EP. 187 — Wild Horses III: Gossipy Elephants
Guest Lauren Lapkus , Stephanie Allynne , Mary Holland & Erin Whitehead
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!
May 7, 2015
EP. 186 — Waxahatchee and the Beige River
Guest Waxahatchee , Seth Morris , Pamela Murphy & Jeff Hiller
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!
April 30, 2015
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!
April 20, 2015
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!
April 16, 2015
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!
April 9, 2015
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!
April 2, 2015
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!
March 26, 2015
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!
March 19, 2015
EP. 179 — LIVE from SXSW 2015 with Austin Lucas
Guest Matt Walsh , Horatio Sanz , Shannon O’Neill & 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!
March 12, 2015
EP. 178 — Allison Weiss’ Secret Sad Dance Party
Guest John-Allison Weiss , Tim Meadows , Lauren Lapkus & Eugene Cordero
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!
March 5, 2015
EP. 177 — Marriage Money
Guest Will Hines , Gilli Nissim , Kale Hills , Dhruv Uday Singh & Heather Woodward
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!
February 26, 2015
EP. 176 — Kiss Cup: LIVE from SF Sketchfest
Guest Scott Adsit , Lauren Lapkus , Colton Dunn & Charlie Sanders
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!