improv4humans
with Matt Besser
June 9, 2016
EP. 243 — Michael Dean Damron with The Musical Toilet
Guest Michael Dean Damron , Mike Hanford , Will Hines , Craig Rowin & Anthony Atamanuik
Southern rock musician Michael Dean Damron joins Will Hines, Mike Hanford, Anthony Atamanuik, Craig Rowin and Matt Besser for a music episode of improv4humans. Michael’s songs inspire scenes about a man who wants to take a woman’s foot in marriage and a boy who pitches a musical toilet to his toys. Plus, restaurant employees get excited over a customer who finally says the name of their food combo.
June 2, 2016
EP. 242 — Al Scorch with Bear Foot: Live From UCB Sunset
Guest Al Scorch , Charlie Sanders , Horatio Sanz & Seth Morris
Banjo player Al Scorch joins Charlie Sanders, Horatio Sanz and Seth Morris for a live episode of improv4humans with Matt Besser at UCB Sunset. Al’s songs inspire scenes about a Coast Guardsman who struggles down the badass totem pole. A Crap on YouTube video helps create a scene about a feminist ladybug that transitions into a man bug. Plus, a comedian’s career shows signs of improvement when he finds his perfect audience.
May 26, 2016
Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans. A ghost writer struggles to transcribe a vague musician, and a classroom discussion about a hypothetical flood gets out of hand. Also, Stephanie’s friends try to convince her to partake in activities at abnormal times. Later, a Hillary and Bernie supporter debate if the presidential candidates should join forces against Trump during Case Closed.
May 19, 2016
Mike Still, Jessica McKenna and Paul Welsh join Matt Besser on this week’s improv4humans. They improvise about the musical number in Virgin Airlines’ safety video and explore new weight loss challenges. People running for U.S. Senate inspire a scene about presidential candidates’ opening statements in a debate. Also, an unhelpful employee starts a new job writing for improv4humans.
May 12, 2016
EP. 239 — The Best of Music Vol. 2
Guest John-Allison Weiss , Dan Deacon , Dave Hause , Dawes , Frank Turner , Murder by Death , Robbie Fulks , Ryan Bingham , The Milk Carton Kids , The White Buffalo & Waxahatchee
Enjoy volume 2 of improv4humans with Matt Besser’s best of music scenes, which were voted on by the fans. This episode features music from Ryan Bingham, Allison Weiss, Murder by Death, Waxahatchee, The White Buffalo, The Milk Carton Kids, Dawes, Robbie Fulks, Frank Turner, Dave Hause and Dan Deacon. Their music inspires scenes about regional girlfriends, bottomless bathtubs, a traveling jug band and much more. Be a good humon, and support these musicians by purchasing music off their websites.
May 5, 2016
EP. 238 — Frozen Middle Finger: Live from Jashfesht
Guest Brett Gelman , Danielle Schneider , Betsy Sodaro & Hillary Anne Matthews
Brett Gelman, Betsy Sodaro, Danielle Schneider and Hillary Matthews join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans episode at Jashfesht. Valley girls get into an inaudible fight, a NASA support group discusses why they aren’t allowed in space and a woman brings chicken everywhere for fun. Plus, a teacher diagnosed with Frozen Middle Finger tries to hide her hand from her students.
April 28, 2016
EP. 237 — Skin Cockroaches with Jenny Owen Youngs
Guest Jenny Owen Youngs , Tim Meadows , Katie Dippold & Eugene Cordero
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. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
April 20, 2016
EP. 236 — 420 Special 2016: LIVE at UCB Sunset
Guest Billy Merritt , Colton Dunn , Matt Walsh & Mookie Blaiklock
Matt Walsh, Colton Dunn, Mookie Blaiklock and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser for a special 420 episode live at UCB Sunset. The origin story of The Waldos inspire a scene about a Subway employee who decides to change his favorite order. A butter-loving couple discovers their super powers, and a scene with the lights off brings the improvisers to a ghostly coal mine. Plus, Besser shares his 1992 man-on-the-street interviews at a Bill Clinton election day rally. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
April 14, 2016
EP. 235 — Death of a Gorgeous Shirt: Live at UCB Sunset
Guest Neil Campbell , Seth Morris & Jon Daly
Jon Daly, Seth Morris and Neil Campbell join Matt Besser for a live episode of improv4humans at UCB Sunset. Political man-on-the-street interviews inspire scenes about voting for change and a struggling paid protestor. Also, a family has emotional last rites for an incredible shirt, and a new intern pitches Besser videos ideas for the next live show. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
April 7, 2016
EP. 234 — Extreme Daggering: LIVE at SXSW 2016
Guest Matt Walsh , Drew Tarver , Shannon O’Neill , Anthony Atamanuik & Jon Gabrus
Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O’Neill, Drew Tarver and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser for a live episode from South by Southwest. A babysitter refuses to let a boy drink liquids or sleep because it wasn’t on the parents’ list. Jon’s mom finds his secret box of bra straps, and Jesus discusses the creation of the toilet with his disciples. Also, a group of high school students take daggering to a new level. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
March 31, 2016
Neil Casey, Pam Murphy and Matt Besser explore the police investigation of Jack and the Beanstalk. An ocean thermometer barker tries to move up in the world and a grandpa tells incredibly long jokes to an impatient teenager. On a trip abroad, a couple argues with the hotel concierge about flushing their toilet paper. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.
March 24, 2016
EP. 232 — Wolf Boy with Langhorne Slim
Guest Langhorne Slim , Dan Lippert , Drew Tarver & Jon Gabrus
Singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim joins Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, Drew Tarver and Dan Lippert for a music episode of improv4humans. Langhorne’s songs inspire scenes about an actor without sports knowledge who auditions for a Gatorade commercial and a boy with a faulty birth who remains attached to his mother’s vagina for life. Later, a stock broker hesitates to conform to his bloodthirsty co-workers. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA. Check out Matt, Drew and Dan in Besser’s short film “Arkippiana” on the go90 app.
March 17, 2016
EP. 231 — The Best of i4h Vol. 6
Guest Andy Daly , Betsy Sodaro , Bob Dassie , Brett Gelman , Brian McCann , Chad Carter , Charlie Todd , Chris Gethard , Colton Dunn , Dan Lippert , Drew Tarver , Erin Whitehead , Ian Roberts , Joe Hartzler , Joe Wengert , John Gemberling , Jon Gabrus , Jon Mackey , Lauren Lapkus , Mary Holland , Matt Walsh , Neil Casey , Ryan Rosenberg , Sean Conroy , Sebastian Conelli , Shannon O’Neill , Stephanie Allynne , Susan Messing & Will McLaughlin
Here is what you voted for as the best scenes of 2015, humons. These performances feature Jon Gabrus, Joe Wengert, Will McLaughlin, Chad Carter, Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, Joe Hartzler, Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, Brett Gelman, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Big Grande, Wild Horses, Chris Gethard, Sebastian Conelli, Shannon O’Neill, Susan Messing, Bob Dassie, John Gemberling, Brian McCann and Charlie Todd.
March 15, 2016
On a bonus improv4humans, Matt Besser presents the new show from i4h regular Chris Gethard. Welcome to Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People! Every week, Chris Gethard opens the phone lines to one caller, for one hour, and he can’t hang up, no matter what. In this debut episode, Chris talks to a true underdog in Texas who has both a fascinating family history and a pent-up passion.
March 10, 2016
John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri and Anthony Atamanuik join Matt Besser to take classes at a famous prank theater on this week’s improv4humans. Donald Trump tries to be nice, and a couple ruins a film shoot with their constant scatting. Sign up for Seeso.com to watch Besser’s new stand-up special “Besser Breaks the Record” and “The UCB Show,” which were filmed live in UCBLA.