improv4humans
with Matt Besser
March 11, 2020
EP. 438 — Charlie Mtn. and the Small Crimes
Guest John-Allison Weiss , Dan Lippert , James Mannion & Joel Spence
Musical guest John-Allison “A.W.” Weiss of Charlie Mtn. joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Joel Spence, and James Mannion for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! John-Allison plays songs off their new album that inspire scenes about letting go of a smashed up Tesla, interrupting Grandpa’s birthday speech, and a bloody shopping list. Later, the chief of a small crimes department goes on the hunt for a stolen wallet.
Find more of Charlie Mtn. here.
March 4, 2020
Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll follow the life of a Hot Cross Buns prodigy, attend a bible-weather study, and meet a commercial actor seeking recognition. Plus, pilot season synopses inspire scenes about an unqualified surgeon, a cop’s bad behavior that leads to unexpected success, and a kidney transplant with wild effects.
February 26, 2020
EP. 436 — Is Anybody Smelling the Callery Pear?
Guest Allyson Phillips , Amanda Bonar , Cara Meyers , Jessica Svendsgaard , Meg Joh & Molly Doan
Amanda Bonar, Allyson Phillips, Meg Joh, Jessica Svendsgaard, Cara Meyers, and Molly Doan of improv team WILD join Matt Besser for scenes about Jon Hamm’s twin brother, a bowling class, bukkake safety tips, and much more.
February 19, 2020
EP. 435 — Spinach Bitch Witch
Guest Jacob Wysocki , Talia Tabin , Vic Michaelis , Victoria Longwell & Zac Oyama
Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Victoria Longwell, Talia Tabin, and Zac Oyama of improv team Yeti join Matt Besser for scenes about bullying a reasonable dude, telling your girlfriend she’s got spinach in her teeth, and keeping the door open while taking a dump. Plus, full body injuries, getting zen about a John Williams concert, and a visit to Graceland II.
February 12, 2020
Matt Besser tries to record a special Valentine’s Day episode of improv4humans with his wife Danielle Schneider (Bitch Sesh) but instead accidentally records an argument/discussion about Valentine’s Day gifts, marital chores, porn massages, Force Majeure stories for children, and how many knives to hide under ones pillow.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
February 5, 2020
Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll get post-show notes from Dolly Parton, come up with insulting band names, and cheer on a Hummus Boy. Later, a kids basketball team calls for time-outs and everybody gets into Auto Chess.
January 29, 2020
Colton Dunn, Chris Gethard, and Horatio Sanz join Matt Besser for a LIVE episode from SF Sketchfest! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a pickleball locker room, aggressive cures for tinnitus, soft swinging for an uber rating, bringing a smart suitcase through airport security, and much more.
January 22, 2020
Howard Kremer joins Matt Besser to break from the traditional improv4humans format with a special Music Picks episode! Howard and Matt’s music opinions collide as they discuss and debate their top tracks from 2019. Plus, Matt spills the beans on the origin story of his music tastes.
Get your tickets to see improv4humans LIVE at SF Sketchfest 2020 here.
And get the latest on Matt’s music opinions by checking out his blog.
January 15, 2020
Viral sensation Arthur Fleck aka Joker (Kenny Stevenson) joins Matt Besser to talk about the Gotham comedy scene and to workshop some of his material. Plus, Joker and Matt perform two-man scenes based off questions from listener call-ins.
January 8, 2020
Ian Roberts, Mookie Blaiklock, and Lou Wilson join Matt Besser for scenes about a bartender who takes sober New Years resolutions personally, agricultural inventions getting repurposed for sex, and an argument about sissy bars. Plus, a Little League ump’s bad call sparks a chain reaction and anti-marriage jokes go a little too far.
January 1, 2020
EP. 428 — Astronomy Club feat. Coach Eric Musselman & Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton
Guest James III , Jonathan Braylock , Lisa Gilroy , Eric Musselman & Robby Stratton
Jonathan Braylock and James III of Astronomy Club join Lisa Gilroy and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a friend with an Aladdin kick, taking bites from a candy house, and doodling for catfish. Plus, special interviews with Arkansas Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman and famed Florida Gator Man Robby Stratton.
Check out Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show streaming now on Netflix.
December 25, 2019
Musical trio WILD joins improvisers Vic Michaelis, Ronnie Adrian, and Will Hines for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! WILD performs songs that inspire scenes about the stress of answering the front door, taking vengeful inspiration from poetry, strong stances on hugging, and a volunteer club’s intense oath of entry.
December 18, 2019
EP. 426 — Sing Along Holiday Special
Guest Seth Morris , Colton Dunn , John Gemberling & Brett Morris
Seth Morris, John Gemberling, Colton Dunn, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser for special holiday sing-a-long episode! Songs by The Pixies, Queen, Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens and others inspire scenes about sending your surrogate to a party, the Batman section of the library, lumberjack injuries, a Middle-earth love triangle, and much more.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
December 11, 2019
On this week’s improv4humans, Matt Besser welcomes Mark Sargent, star of the Netflix flat earth documentary “Behind the Curve,” along with infinite-plane theorist Phil Graham, former physics teacher Sean Peters, and coin theorist Chuck Crenshaw to explore the different factions and theories relating to the idea of a Flat Earth. They debate everything from the truth about Antarctica to the power of phone numbers and more, agreeing on only one thing: the Earth is NOT a globe.
Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.
December 4, 2019
EP. 424 — The Get Up Kids Shaqtin’ Dead
Guest Matt Pryor , Dan Lippert , Danielle Schneider & Sean Conroy
Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Sean Conroy, and Danielle Schneider for a musical improv4humans! Matt performs songs that inspire scenes about a writer reporting on the family Thanksgiving, pushing past the apology part of an affair, and a father and son looking for music about playing catch. Plus, celebrities get misidentified on the street, an astronaut deals with a difficult conversationalist, and parents take on the myth of dangerous street crossings.