improv4humans
with Matt Besser
July 1, 2020
Dan Lippert, Drew Tarver, Ryan Rosenberg, and Jon Mackey are all best buds and together perform all around LA as the sketch group Big Grande. Today they join Matt Besser for a special improv5humans complete with pirate speakers, passionate waltzers, and a guy who lives in a mall. Plus, everyone shares their best Shaq story during Crap On YouTube.
Original airdate: January 29, 2015.
June 24, 2020
EP. 452 — Skin Cockroaches with Jenny Owen Youngs (Re-Release)
Guest Jenny Owen Youngs , Eugene Cordero , Katie Dippold & Tim Meadows
Singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs performs on an improv4humans with Matt Besser music episode, featuring Tim Meadows, Eugene Cordero and Katie Dippold. Her songs inspire scenes about a detailed plan on stealing vinyl from a music store and dealing with a bad case of skin cockroaches. Also, we learn the real story behind Banksy. Buy Jenny’s music at jennyowenyoungs.com.
Original airdate: April 28, 2016.
June 17, 2020
Wake up sleepy head and tune into Jason Mantzoukas, Jessica St. Clair, and Lennon Parham as they throw on the cans for an improv4humans with Matt Besser that will make you say the Kool-Aid man’s famous catchphrase! Listen as they look into the life of a married couple who are partners in the police force, investigate the Kool-Aid man murders, and participate in a NFL style prom draft. Plus, everyone tries to help Jessica face her fears of the 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs.
Original airdate: May 22, 2014.
June 10, 2020
EP. 450 — Scooby-Doo Gang: Where Are They Now?
Guest Kenny Stevenson , Lisa Gilroy , Mookie Blaiklock & Vic Michaelis
On a special improv4humans, Matt Besser is joined by Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo of Mystery Inc. (Mookie Blaiklock, Lisa Gilroy, Vic Michaelis, Kenny Stevenson) for a look behind the scenes of the famed crime-solving team. In this exclusive interview, we’ll hear the story behind the Mystery Machine’s name, how Scooby was trained to solve capers, and personal recollections of the gang’s most iconic team-ups and most notorious villains.
May 28, 2020
EP. 449 — Micah Schnabel Speaks To The Jury
Guest Micah Schnabel , Brian Huskey , Dan Lippert & Eugene Cordero
Singer-songwriter Micah Schnabel joins improvisers Brian Huskey, Eugene Cordero, and Dan Lippert on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Micah plays songs that inspire scenes about speaking directly to the jury, car dealership mascots, gigging at a firing range, and more.
May 20, 2020
EP. 448 — The Best of i4h Vol. 12
Guest Alex Fernie , Andy Daly , Anthony Atamanuik , Bob Dassie , Chad Carter , Craig Rowin , Dan Lippert , Danielle Schneider , Horatio Sanz , John Gemberling , Johnny Meeks , Jon Gabrus , Jon Mackey , Mark McConville , Mary Holland , , Mel Cowan , Owen Burke , Paul F. Tompkins , Ryan Rosenberg , Suzi Barrett & Tim Meadows
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!
May 13, 2020
On a special COVID-19 edition of improv4humans, Matt Besser is once again joined by Professor Rich Fulcher along with child development specialist Janna Johansson (Dannah Phirman) and health expert Bob Ducca (Seth Morris) to discuss homeschooling philosophies, coping with unexpected symptoms, the future of handshaking, and more.
May 6, 2020
EP. 446 — In Another Age, A Prince feat. MoviePass
Guest Adam Macias , Ali Kinkade , Alice Gherasim , Jeff Taylor , Jesse Dillon , Kim Parker , Matt Schimkowitz & Melissa Heiman
Ali Kinkade, Jesse Dillon, Jeff Taylor, Melissa Heiman, Matt Schimkowitz, Alice Gherasim, Kim Parker, and Adam Macias of MoviePass join Matt Besser for a Movie Form about an ancient wizard, a palace intrigue, a fissure to the past, and modern family drama; this is…IN ANOTHER AGE, A PRINCE.
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April 30, 2020
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna score a 2-on-1 private audition for The Kingston-Mitchell Trio with Tommy Little, one of the legendary folk group’s original members. What starts off as an audition quickly turns into a collaboration and a lyrical dissection of The Kingston-Mitchell Trio’s most iconic hits. Can Zach & Jess prove their melodic capabilities and be inducted into the new trio? Tune in to find out!
April 22, 2020
EP. 444 — The Best of i4h Vol. 11
Guest Alex Fernie , Andy Daly , Dan Lippert , Dhruv Uday Singh , Don Fanelli , Horatio Sanz , James Adomian , James Mastraieni , Jessica McKenna , Joel Spence , John Gemberling , Jon Gabrus , Katie Dippold , Laura Willcox , Lennon Parham , Matt Newell , Sean Conroy & Will Hines
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature James Adomian, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Joel Spence, Alex Fernie, Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, John Gemberling, Andy Daly, Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox, Will Hines, Lennon Parham, Katie Dippold, and Dan Lippert. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!
April 16, 2020
EP. 443 — 420 Special 2020: Bizarro Ernie Sanders
Guest Anthony Atamanuik , Horatio Sanz & Jon Gabrus
Anthony Atamanuik, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a special 420 edition of improv4humans! They celebrate with scenes about emotional Vulcans, shutting down a snot show, and an offensive Teddy Ruxpin. Later, a shoe repair store remains open during the pandemic and low battery alerts compete for attention.
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April 8, 2020
EP. 442 — Abbey Road’s Worst Review
Guest Ian Roberts , Joel Spence , Johnny Meeks , Matt Walsh & Will Hines
Will Hines, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Joel Spence and Johnny Meeks join Matt Besser for scenes about coping with a Christmas goodie shortage, auditioning with an awful voice, and talking up a minor injury for fast treatment. Plus, buying tickets for an uncool band, Abbey Road’s worst review, and more.
April 1, 2020
Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, and Carl Tart join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll go behind the scenes of Rocky III, present a Star Wars book report, and discover Mona Lisa’s secret. Plus, an exclusive interview with NBA Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief inspires scenes about pushing for a new nickname and getting dragged by your heroes.
March 25, 2020
EP. 440 — The Best of i4h Vol. 10
Guest Betsy Sodaro , Bobby Moynihan , Charlie Sanders , Colton Dunn , Eugene Cordero , Gavin Speiller , Horatio Sanz , Ian Roberts , Joe Wengert , John Gemberling , Jon Gabrus , Katie Dippold , Lauren Lapkus , Mary Holland , Neil Campbell , Neil Casey & Paul Rust
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature Gavin Speiller, Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Mary Holland, Neil Campbell, Paul Rust, Eugene Cordero, Colton Dunn, Neil Casey, Katie Dippold, Ian Roberts, Bobby Moynihan, Charlie Sanders, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, and Betsy Sodaro. Let these humons know you love them on improv4humans!
March 18, 2020
Turn the lights off, relax, and enjoy today’s smooth episode of improv4humans! Allow Zach Woods, Mike Mitchell, and Mike Hanford to entertain you with scenes involving an insect support group, Hollywood squirrels, and murderous sex organs. Be sure to pick up an improv4humans shirt from the Earwolf Store and follow @MattBesser on Twitter to send in your improv suggestions. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.
Original airdate: October 18, 2012.