improv4humans
with Matt Besser
August 14, 2019
Anthony Atamanuik and John Gemberling join Matt Besser for improvised scenes about pranking rock stars, pitching a compelling muffin story, lice that get in the way of an intimate scene, and Subway’s aggressive new bean dip campaign.
This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/improv or text IMPROV to 500-500), and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV).
August 7, 2019
EP. 407 — Moofricking with Coach Jason Brown
Guest Andy Daly , Bob Dassie , Coach Jason Brown & Owen Burke
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).
July 31, 2019
LIVE from the 2019 Just For Laughs Festival, Matt Besser is joined by aspiring agents Larry & Terry Marks (Jason and Randy Sklar) as well as Geezel, the Just For Laughs Goblin (Thomas Whittington) for a conversation about everything from actual Earwolves to career advice to the future of Geezel’s tenure at JFL and more.
July 24, 2019
EP. 405 — Jason Hawk Harris and the Badass Jesus
Guest Jake Sprague , Jason Hawk Harris , Kale Hills , Kathy Yamamoto , Malin von Euler-Hogan & Matt Apodaca
Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris joins improvisers Matt Apodaca, Kale Hills, Jake Sprague, Kathy Yamamoto, Malin von Euler-Hogan and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jason performs songs that inspire scenes about being warned by your doctor to stay away from the light, adopting a pet that shares your musical tastes, and getting annoyed at the bones in your coffee. Plus, kids brag about their deadbeat dads and the Council of Nicaea amps up the badass parts of the Bible.
This episode is sponsored by Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/IMPROV).
July 17, 2019
EP. 404 — Holy Mohel-y: LIVE from DCM 21
Guest Chad Carter , Craig Rowin , Danielle Schneider , Mary Holland , Paul Rust , Tim Meadows & Radical Face
Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, and musical guest Radical Face join Matt Besser LIVE from the 21st annual Del Close Marathon! They perform scenes about a Mother’s Day ruined by injury, panning for gold at a dinner party, and a water park that runs out of napkins. Plus, an uneventful hurricane disappoints survivors, a ghost tour starts with the lowliest ghosts, and Union soldiers share why they got into the war.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV) and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/improv).
July 10, 2019
EP. 403 — Sentimental Lady Does Bohemian Grove
Guest Alex Fernie , Johnny Meeks , Mel Cowan & Suzi Barrett
Mel Cowan, Johnny Meeks, Suzi Barrett, and Alex Fernie of Sentimental Lady join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about homemade napalm, a dick wiggling seminar, and a horse murder mystery. Plus, they break out their tactical sunglasses, take advantage of a Giving Tree, and make competitive counter-offers to a dog adoption agency.
July 3, 2019
Four-fifths of Bangarang (Ryan Meharry, Ryan Stanger, Dave Theune, and Toni Charline) join Matt Besser this week for scenes about trashing electric scooters at tourist attractions, increasing snack sales at Wayne Newton’s show in Vegas, and a toy’s firm stance on spine injuries and early marriage. Plus, they get stuck in customs at the US-Mexico border, score their emotional intelligence, and steal grandma’s pain medicine.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
June 26, 2019
EP. 401 — Ordinary Elephant and the Musicians In Cars Drinking Tea
Guest Ordinary Elephant , Eugene Cordero , Paul F. Tompkins & Vic Michaelis
Special musical guest Ordinary Elephant joins improvisers Eugene Cordero, Paul F. Tompkins, Vic Michaelis, and Matt Besser! Ordinary Elephant plays a selection of songs which inspire scenes about the importance of cleaning your own fish, cheating on a vision test, taking away the keys to grandpa’s Cadillac, a man with a musical tea kettle, and more.
June 19, 2019
Dan Lippert, John Gemberling, and Jessica McKenna join Matt Besser to celebrate the 400th episode of improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about a dress code bar, a common law high school fling, and a big-big brother program. Plus, they confront an airplane toenail clipper, take the fast pass on Mt. Everest, and deliver a post-improv set press conference. Besser reveals the cake conspiracy inside Earwolf.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
June 12, 2019
EP. 399 — Songland: LIVE at UCB Franklin
Guest Hillary Anne Matthews , Horatio Sanz , Brett Morris , Jen Eden , Jerry Minor , Jessica McKenna , John Gemberling & Zach Reino
Welcome to a special SONGLAND improv4humans! Tune in as undiscovered songwriters (Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Jerry Minor, John Gemberling, & Jen Eden) pitch their original (improvised) compositions to legendary musicians MoByjork (Matt Besser), Aaron Neville (Horatio Sanz), Lana Del Rey (Hillary Anne Matthews), and Earwolf’s own Brett Morris. The panel of expert recording artists will help these new up-and-comers hone and perfect their musical creations on their way to fame, fortune, and stardom. This is…SONGLAND.
This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/IMPROV or text IMPROV to 500-500).
June 5, 2019
Zach Reino, Sarah Claspell, and Beth Appel join Matt Besser this week for scenes about an unlikely green card marriage, deciding how to compost a dead relative, and an unenthusiastic Disney attendee. Later, they’ll settle an argument with a parking lot attendant, meet a gentleman goblin, and steal a valuable piece of art with a casual plan.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
May 29, 2019
Will Hines, Lennon Parham, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for scenes about finding shame in their stories, setting boundaries with a houseguest, and offering un-creepy compliments to strangers. Plus, a new homeowner gets confronted for their design choices, a human walker falls behind on his schedule, and a Disneyland info desk worker shares their philosophical perspective.
May 22, 2019
EP. 396 — Game of Thrones: The Reunion Show
Guest Ali Ghandour , Chad Carter , James Mannion , Mookie Blaiklock , Toni Charline Ramos & Vic Michaelis
Welcome to the Game of Thrones reunion aftershow, hosted by the eminent Andy Cohen! All your favorite characters come face to face for the first time since the finale to look back on the conclusion to Westeros’s hottest reality TV series. Shocking revelations are brought forth, unexpected reappearances are made, and old scores are settled in this special episode you won’t want to miss. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about politics, dream jobs, and more as the cast looks forward to the future. Valar Dohaeris, humons!
Warning: this episode contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones series finale.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).
May 15, 2019
EP. 395 — Garrett Dale and the ChillLAX Tent
Guest Garrett Dale , Brian Huskey , Eugene Cordero & Seth Morris
Musical guest Garrett Dale of Red City Radio joins Eugene Cordero, Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Garrett plays songs that inspire scenes about dropping your weed into a gross carpet, taking 911 calls with your eyes closed, and keeping unwanted songs off the party playlist. Plus, a coffee exec seeks a breakthrough in the shower, a chill-out tent gets mistaken for a food stand, and a house full of dogs gets in the way of a new job.
May 9, 2019
EP. 394 — Improv4humans: Game of Thrones
Guest Ali Ghandour , Chad Carter , James Mannion , Mookie Blaiklock , Toni Charline Ramos & Vic Michaelis
Valar Morghulis, humons of Westeros! We take you behind the scenes of the latest episode of Game of Thrones to answer all of your burning questions: does Bran Stark have an unfair advantage when it comes to trivia? Just what kind of coffee does Daenerys Targaryen drink? Is Lord Varys hiding a secret penis? And which dragon aspires to a future in the theatre? All this and more answered on a special edition of improv4humans: Game of Thrones!
Warning: this episode contains spoilers for Season 8 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (www.squarespace.com/IMPROV code: IMPROV).