
improv4humans with Matt Besser
Matt Besser·25 episodes
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!
Why listen
improv4humans puts Matt Besser in a room with top-tier improv performers and lets strange news items, songs, pop culture scraps, and guest instincts turn into full scenes in real time. It is loose, fast, and proudly absurd, especially if you like hearing experienced comedians build a premise from nothing and keep escalating it. Fans of UCB-style improv, sketch comedy, and chaotic ensemble riffing will get the most out of it.
Episodes
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 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.
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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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 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.
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 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.
Annual celebration of our favorite plant where perpendicularity rules the future; apocalypse yachts; Trump prediction market; please say yes!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.
Nudist gold digger "Neighbors"; Horns down Sweet 16 report; Candy McCains; Republicans in improv class; asking women if due; tax prep on the down low for favors conspiracy.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.
Can't burn your crowd work; dog jerky scandal; ice cream with mommy; parking lot comedy; k-nigits anti ear shield bullets; Trojan horsing; bullying skills difficulties. 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.
Will Hines starts to fade away; WWYD in sink hole event; intramural basketball band nerds; poop shame book deal; do not fly list do's Hagar the Horrible sees future tragic events; jumping frog competition; first part of a long walk; first film directors making audiences clinically insane.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.
The Bobby D Experiment vs Jamie K Experiment; M Shannon led REM; Fingers make love symbol training; VR addicted parents; Lee Greenwood mini Bible w/ YMCA song; burner accounts.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.
Jamey Kennnedy talks to first lady Melania about her Oscar nomination snub for best feature documentary plus many other revealing subjects.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.
A.I. wedding DJ; Olympic theme songs for skaters; janitor broom curling recruiting; vandals shorting egg supply scandal; principle rents out underwear news story; horse wiener facts; Chick-fil-A Camelot characters; dog disrespect.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.
Paper bag escape room; celebrity penis off limits at roast; one eyebrow bigger than other; buying dog poop; joke t-shirts write themselves.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.
Melania doc paid watchers; secret mall apartment; significantly scrambled hard; self- tape studio; crying over Klingons; and a little diarrhea on shoe.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.
Matt Besser and Brett Morris sponsor a real date at a BBQ restaurant with an A.I. robot and a real humon woman. Special thanks to AI INTIMATE and Danielle Schneider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Serial killer fan club; woke Star Fleet Academy; Jesus is an orb; tomato tomato; jaywalking tricks; 3D printer people, call your mommy!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.
Roman times turducken restaurant; Madden; FG vs TD enthusiasm; NFL fan revenge; billionaire fantasy fulfillment; three bears in crawlspace.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.
Right side up is the real upside down world; Canada road trip for high alcohol beer; Danzig’s free fridge; bag of rocks food deliveries to oil derricks; improv mistakes are opportunities!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.
Brick House explanation for Dan; mold takes over apartment; Brett plays A7#5 chord; fight in Washington Square Park; mold takes over apartment; sad conversation about future of comedy; lizard man transformations; Anthony Edward’s shoes ruined with toilet water; Gabrus gets Damon’s “hotdog” 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.
Threeway with computer; Trump burger, Nick Fuentes fries with that; history of Battlebots contract; WWII museum trench experience; Hitler baby not Hitler’s baby; victims of 90’s prank shows; Cali people busted in Nashville; and gotcha, it’s not fudge!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.
Matt Besser, Brett Morris, Best Get the Party Started Song; Best Part of a Song (guitar lick of the year); and of course Songs & Albums of the Year. Will it be Gorilla Toss or Ashnikko or Dolly Parton with Motley Crue? Have A.I. songs fooled us yet? Who said, “Your husband is coming!”?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.
A.I. Johnny Cash is joined by A.I. Neil Young and A.I. Danzig to sing about your favorite holiday topics like your mom kissing Santa Claus; the plot against the Island of Misfit Toys; and the Antifa origin story of Frosty the Snowman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Besser hot stock advice for 2026; gambling tips for Christmas day games; a history lesson on the Inn Keeper who turned away Mary and New Years resolutions!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.
Backstage at the Bachelor; acai bowls at McDonalds; unruly basketball parents; who’s responsible for the drunk; Ballmer-bots game face recognition; Waymo kills cat.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.
Perfect Neighbor; running back time gun; murder insurance; standing your ground all over the place; Romulan Ramens by pi; voice activated robe infomercial; no 6 or 7 at dinner!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.
As a thanks to our humans, here is Estates Of Perfection episodes 1-4. To listen to all 10 episodes, available for the first time as a long play, subscribe to improv4humans.com. For Black Friday you can even get $10 off!Welcome to The Estates Of Perfection. A comedy about the techno-utopian community of the future, where clones, drones and codes of living ensure nothing bad ever happens... From the mind of Matt Besser, produced by Brett Morris.Featuring an all-star cast of Mary Holland, Andy Richter, John Gemberling, Danielle Schneider, Mookie Blaiklock, Laci Mosley, Lou Wilson, Betsy Sodaro, Dan Lippert, Kenny Stevenson and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thanksgiving Day leftover sandwiches; KISS DVD date; red flag; ghost runners in baseball; undercover fake storefront gambling celebrities; getting to third base; and another red flag.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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