improv4humans with Matt Besser
Matt Besser, a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, hosts a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring top improvisers. Each episode is a unique, unscripted comedy performance. The show also offers bonus content and archives for subscribers on improv4humans.com.
Episodes
Claw Machine Cheats (w/ Anthony King, Chris Kula)
Besser hosts geniuses behind Jury Duty: Company Retreat: amateur horror houses; customer service harassment for GTA release; back-alley Grammy holograms; arcade rip off games; Six Flag roller coaster concerns; heroically watching sad docs; red head conspiracy SPF100.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of excl
Case Closed: Flat Earth (Ian Roberts, Sean Conroy, Chad Carter) [RE-RELEASE]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: On this week's improv4humans, Matt Besser welcomes Mark Sargent, star of the Netflix flat earth documentary “Behind the Curve,” along with panel of fellow theorists Phil Graham, Sean Peters, and 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
Super Girl in Star Wars Bar (w/ Gil Ozeri, Craig Rowin)
Emmy pratfall awards scandal; Jordan's stolen championship ring; Shawn Bradley Monstar; anti-PCP actors; the AI takeover revealed.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 an
Special episode: Young Washington & Michael (James Adomian, Mookie Blaiklock)
Due to a bizarre editing mishap, a major studio AI has combined the footage from YOUNG WASHINGTON and MICHAEL into one single never-before-seen cut. And Matt Besser has a copy. Starring James Adomian and Mookie BlaiklockSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aura Farming (w/ Andy Daly, Dominic Dierkes)
Knuckle-heads & knuckle sandwiches; mattress store sound bath events; time visualization clocks; lawyers representing children against their parents.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
Copperhead Helmet & Four Bad Swimmers (w/ Mary Holland, Ali Ghandour)
Copperhead in helmet; Drake in the dis studio; chalk-a-doodle expectations; talk show in helmet; babies thrown in deep end; fooling sharks with impressions; the youngest one in curls.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-
Friends In Real Life & the Secret Hole ( w/ Dan Lippert, Ryan Rosenberg)
Music guest, is the folk punk legend Patrick Schneeweis with his latest band, Friends In Real Life, with new songs inspiring scenes of secret places vs secret holes; poets vs scientists for dates; singing the news; SNITCH the Game Show; home buyer crying wolf for hugs from cops.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as
Buc-Ee’s Clean Bathrooms (w/ Edi Patterson, Ronnie Adrian)
Why Buc-Ele’s is so amazing; live werewolf transformation cuck show; British ham cube cuisine; eat to live not live to eat; hate of loud mastication; death of Caspar the Friendly Ghost.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 sc
Concert Piss Jeans (w/ Jon Mackey, Dhruv Singh)
Bison attack; Noah Kahan poop purse; bitch babies waiter infantilizing; airplane exit row treatment; Best Burger in LA (lard-ass); mutant teen heroes!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://
Musical Guest Ryan Walsh - Odd Phantoms (w/ Will Hines, Mookie Blaiklock)
Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah the Hills plays songs off his epic new album, DECK. Inspiring scenes of meeting friends by a dream waterfall; throwing star accidents; buzzkill at the concert; and many phantom regrets!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 histor
Borrowed Toilet Snakes (w/ John Gemberling, Aman Adumer)
Burning Man sand grime orgy; figurine face emotions; ransom on the bullet train; Anime Square; lots of Birch merch.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 Pr
Laugh Kookaburra Laugh (w/ Colton Dunn, Joel Spence)
Silent discos over, drinking over, smoking is back; giraffe escapes private zoo; children escorting World Cup soccer players; Splash Mountain accident; double bubble (bubble inside another bubble); free hotel toothbrushes; blowtorch emporium; spiders hate farmerz; thank u 4 yr time!Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well
The Odyssey: Penelope's 108 Suitors Bachelorette Contest (w/ James Adomian, Hillary Matthews)
While Odysseus was on his hero's journey his wife Penelope was left at home and forced to stave off one hundred and eight suitors including George Clooney, Sam Smith, Sisyphus, Elon Musk, Graham Platner, Jamie Kennedy, a giant, Christoher Nolan, Achilles, Big Ben from 60 Day Fiancé, and many more.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all a
Musical Guest: Dylan Earl with Ian Roberts, Brian Huskey and Seth Morris
Arkansas Country artist Dylan Earl serenades the podcast for some unforgettable scenes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Classic Re-Release: Episode 111 - Doug Levison, The Angry Trumpet Guy (Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt)
i4h classic rerelease!Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser for a monumental improv4humans where they hear from Doug Levison aka the angry trumpet fight guy in another edition of Case Closed. Plus, Matt will soon be immortalized in trading card form!Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of
Del Close Marathon 2026 (w/ Carl Tart, Tami Sagher, Jon Gabrus, Anthony Atamanuik, Sean Conroy, Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider)
Improv4humans returns to NYC to celebrate the Del Close Marathon with ketamine doctor deejays; KobraKai mom cults; and you won't believe who the "snake guy"! 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 Polic
NYT Puzzle Cheaters (w/ James Mannion, Molly Kiernan, Jack Brown)
Capitol One Cafe vs Starbucks Bank; teenage scorekeepers don't pay attention; video game profiles for sale; stairs for dogs prescription; New York Times puzzle cheaters exposed; work at home live in business dentist; remembering places you've never been.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 pod
Uhaul My Ass to Prom (w/ Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino)
Prom-posals; all syrup, no soda extortion; Dryads' big wish; pinball dad; sheen subscription; freestyle Coke machines; Vegas sphere schools; Christopher Robin's blustery baseball story.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 sc
Brick Yr Phone (w/ Echo Kellum, Sebastian Conelli)
House on Jaden Smith's head for sale; secret skinny dipping spot disrupted; measuring it in cm; carving block birthday pass; eggs: whites vs yolks; hogging public art fight; Copenhagen flight for heavy sweaters.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
Footloose For FIFA (w/ Jeff Hiller, Lennon Parham)
Cult recruiting; TSA rules; no breast pumps or waffle irons; cheekbones that cut glass; skating rink love; Bon Jovi vs Jesus when living on a prayer; and no pinching tips.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 Priva
Foot Models (w/ Betsy Sodaro, Mano Agapion)
American Girl doll foot model; A.I. complimenting breasts; Madonna/Sabrina WWYD; Muppets marrying human scandal; crying at wedding vows; Halloween stores vs Valentines Day stores; Jesus miracle options for you.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 h
Formula One Kit Kat (w/ Oscar Montoya, Toni Charline)
Formula One Kit Kat heist; French taze Australian DJ making amazing mix; Rasputin privates museum; brave with bees; not enough alliteration; Smash! I.P.; Off Broadway good news bad news for Boney M!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
Oily Boxers Inside (w/ Craig Cackowski, Don Fanelli)
The way to San Jose; dick looks-like circuit; starting a token conspiracy; bear safety shit; candy twig diet.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
Terry Klein, Jackson Emmer & the Grackles (Danielle Schneider, Mookie Blaiklock)
Terry Klein and Jackson Emmer share their songs with lyrics that inspire scenes of old man knowledge of Nirvana shirts; the new Beetles on TikTok; grackles acting a fool; teenage masseuses; I Used To Be Cool; This Too Shall Pass; Jericho's Diamonds; All Hat No Cattle.Unlock the BONUS SCENE(S) at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as T
Inside the Hu-Man-O-Sphere (w/ Lily Sullivan, Seth Morris)
Looksmaxxing; "Neighbors" elephant in the room illegally; shitty inspector; professional line stander; Connecticut mountain lion conspiracy; melting Vanilla Ice caps; Call My Daddy podcast controversy.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 come
