improv4humans with Matt Besser
Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show Asssscat, Matt brings you a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. Music by Bobby Matthews and Dragoon.Looking for the archives? All episodes older than 6 months can be unlocked exclusively on improv4humans.com. Sign up for one plan and get bonus scenes every week as well as tons of new content so you can learn the craft of improv yourself!
Thu, April 03, 2025
I DID Have That On My BINGO Card (w/ Colton Dunn, Joe Wengert)
Epic scenes with aura vibe master playlist; Brothers Grimm stealing stories; Snow White is the fairest; tire/foil/baseball innovations making big time money$$$!!! Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 27, 2025
Horse C*ck Sushi (w/ Betsy Sodaro, Oscar Montoya)
Flo Rida on Eurovision; Spock’s strange new world aura detecting marketing; Fresno Nightcrawler cryptid pants; celebrity heists Spuds MacKenzie. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 20, 2025
SXSW Asssscat LIVE (w/ Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus, Anthony Atamanuik, Lisa Gilroy)
A special live ASSSCAT from South By Southwest! Featuring monologist Scott Aukerman and an all-star cast of Matt Besser, Lauren Lapkus, Anthony Atamanuik and Lisa Gilory. Scenes include: Admit murder is a sin; divorce area of restaurant; skunk piss bachelor party; half-a-barin show, big boy bed. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 13, 2025
Alpaca or Llama, or *sshole? ( w/ Neil Casey, Sean Conroy)
Skinny dipping below 8000 feet; band room duel; broken honor code of surprise party; Don Corleone of the dot matrix; cat heart conversation piece; calcified bone man in living room. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 06, 2025
Musical Guest Jason Hawk Harris & Go Bag Essentials (w/ Mookie Blaiklock, Danielle Schneider)
Musical guest Jason Hawk Harris sings his beautiful songs as improv scene fodder. Glue-huffer breath sticks or stinks so bad; marriage makes you beta; bear spray at basketball game; fireman attacked by mama bear; making dates meeting people in parks instead of on apps; spreading ashes of loved one. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 27, 2025
Swallowed But Not Eaten (w/ Eugene Cordero, Jess McKenna)
Hawk Tuah coin scam; flu BJ crypto coins; MTV’s TRL window disaster; Sadie Hawkins Dance depression; Titanic museum; whale tummy survival; and a tattoo change of mind. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 20, 2025
Jeremy Strong Sense of Wordplay (w/ Ify Nwadiwe, Hillary Matthews)
Drake enters sensory deprivation tank to avoid Super Bowl half time show; Clydesdale horse writes beer commercial; Ben Affleck’s Java Jam Belichick’s girlfriend; yogurt/cream cheese for A-list actors only; SAG reps hurt actors; dentists for Ye’s teeth. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 13, 2025
Price of Eggs (w/ Andy Daly, Dhruv Singh)
Price of eggs is getting insane; steam punk novelist melt down; standing to not sleep; no marching band can do Zeppelin; baguette cheating on spouses. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 06, 2025
Azaria Does Not Need Writing Staffs (w/ Craig Rowin, Aman Adumer)
Hank Azaria thinks we don’t need writing staffs so we make movie with AI actors; John Lennon x Eminem mashup; vigilante neighbors with zip ties and matte black cybertrucks; roller blades vs. skateboards. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 30, 2025
Slippin’ Out the Pet Crematorium 2 (w/ Gil Ozeri, James Mannion)
Full blue chew experience; the “You Look Confident” guy; dog put bacon in grandma’s underwear; importance of guitar stand; and Faces of Death. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 23, 2025
Fourteen Minute Mile & Boysenberry (w/ Jon Gabrus, Mookie Blaiklock)
Real Sex cooking show; NFL TD celebrations; Joel Silver’s ultimate frisbee co-captain; wedding line small talk; Canada’s Fall financial report; bringing friends on the picnic; that’s not Alfredo sauce; and who knows what’s Boysenberry? Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 16, 2025
U-Haulin' Ass? (w/ John Gemberling, Dan Lippert, Brett Morris)
Besser, Gemberling, Lippert and Morris share their varied experiences during one of the most harrowing disasters in LA history, and create scenes of catharsis. Please donate to GoFundMe's for the victims or support the recovery any way you can. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 09, 2025
Live at Villains Theater, Miami (w/ Danielle Schneider, Billy Merritt)
Live from Miami, Matt Besser brings to the stage Danielle Schneider and Billy Merritt! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 02, 2025
Best Music Of 2024 (w/ Howard Kremer and Brett Morris)
As per tradition, stand-up comedian Howard Kremer and i4h's producer Brett Morris join Besser for musical superlatives of 2024! Learn the best albums of the year, the songs that help you merge onto the highway, best new music from old school artists, and other categories! Listen to Howard and Brett on the podcast Who Charted for more from them! Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 26, 2024
Musical Guest Splendid Torch (w/ Sean Conroy)
Sitting on pots of gold fad; trick to lighting cigarette in rain; guy who hasn’t seen the Wizard of Oz; Peter Pan can not fly; teens carry old man. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 19, 2024
Drone Orbs (w/ Mary Holland, Pam Murphy)
Drones as big as SUVs theories; Babies pee everywhere is the old saying; real dentist orgies; undercover Russian agents flipped. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 12, 2024
Raised By Beverly Hills Chihuahuas (w/ Jeff Hiller, James Mannion)
How many, is too many couches?; must improvisers know the Muppet references?; text chain manners in the meat world; joining the underground. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 05, 2024
Wicked Minions Saga Part 2 (w/ Lisa Gilroy, Paul Rust)
Crematorium corpse pile up scandal; Vaseline on teeth trick; Michael Douglas acting in the eyes; restaurant cracker problem; Minions in Oz; nepo baby/kid Paul Rust now head at Universal. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 28, 2024
E.T. Not Slimy (w/ Ben Rodgers)
Neighbor with kangaroo; apple pie contest cheating; E.T. is crusty not slimy; Leon Redbone teen fad; Ani Defranco fan interview. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 21, 2024
Choad the Toad ( w/ Will Hines, Craig Cackowski)
Kaepernick Koma; John Lennon fan fight; the Bronny/Lebron statue; monster sex at wedding receptions; prank call job experience; library scandals. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 14, 2024
Musical Guest St. Lenox (w/ Brian Huskey, Ali Ghandour)
Live streamed death bed gaslighting; Make America Exceptional Again; object magic vs. juggling; Christmas card update bragging; say “hey” to your wife. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 07, 2024
LIVE in UCB Theatre NYC (w/ Anthony Atamanuik, Sebastian Conelli, Tami Sagher)
Live in front of a Manhattan audience with zombies, psychiatrists, and Trump working the McDonalds. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 31, 2024
The improv4humans Halloween Special
An anthology of cautionary improv. Besser confronts Brett about recording episodes without him; Brett goes tortoise crazy; and a glimpse into the Podcast of the Planet of the Apes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 24, 2024
Drone Shows & P*ss Salad (w/ Kimia Behpoornia, Oscar Montoya)
Drone shows at weddings; Indigo Girls/deadmau5 Halloween costumes; piss bottle bandit; Gen Beta; the British way; Lost finale watch party; human fifty yard line. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 17, 2024
Election Special: Donald Trump VS An Undecided Voter (w/ James Adomian, Anthony Atamanuik)
Former President Donald Trump is invited on improv4humans to get the vote of an undecided voter, discussing swaying to songs like YMCA; butt plug health care initiative; miraculous ear healing; RFK Jr. impressions; red state, blue face; fan service to Fug-i-tive; hurricanes created by liberal left; no buses at Coachella; Ronald McReagan; the Dean scream, and of course, tariffs. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 10, 2024
Musical Guest Ordinary Elephant & Mutant Pugs (w/ Seth Morris, James Mannion)
Emu pox vs show must go on; home tasks vs gender roles; filling up the trash vs taking to curb; HR vs we are all atoms; willing it vs working for it; and pugs should not exist. Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the history of comedy, music and sci-fi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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