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improv4humans with Matt BesserLittle Rock/White Water Tavern Live (w/ Jon Gabrus)Matt Besser and Jon Gabrus put a hat on a hat on a hat doing medium-prov where standup meets longform inside the coolest live music venue in the South, the White Water Tavern, covering horny hats, Toad Sucks, max loads on elevators; foam to the dome; recycled urine; and snow days!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...2025-06-121h 18improv4humans with Matt BesserSXSW 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...2025-03-201h 09
Improv and MagicEpisode 56 - Matt BesserThis week, I am honored to host the legendary Matt Besser. Matt is a founding member of the iconic sketch comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade, co-founder of UCB Theater, and the genius behind the popular podcast Improv4humans. With over three decades in the comedy scene, Matt has graced both stage and screen, leaving an indelible mark with his sharp wit and improvisational prowess. His work includes appearances on hit shows like Modern Family and Parks & Recreation, as well as standout roles in movies such as Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Drillbit Taylor.
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Comedy Dynamics DailyMatt Besser Says To Eat Dat P*ssyMatt Besser: Pot Humor
Welcome to the North West Cannabis Club in Portland, Oregon where you better be ready to get a contact high off the comedy of the one and only Matt Besser. Take an introspective journey through the universe that’s filled with love, laughter, songs and jokes. And be ready to smoke weed in all the different ways one possibly can. Oh, and don’t be a narc!
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ManDogPodimprov4humans Crossover w/ Toni Charline + Matt BesserToni Charline and Matt Bessel join Dan and Ryan for an i4h crossover episode of Man Dog Pod! Soccer warm-up stories, initiating a stand up 69 and more!
Hear the first half hour exclusively on improv4humans here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improv4humans-with-matt-besser/id4798200882023-01-261h 04
The Phoney & Call-y PodcastEpisode 16: He Got Dirty (with guest Matt Besser)Behold, a horrifying ordeal that begins with the fellas re-recording the start of the episode because they had a terrible, un-airable fight, the first time around. They make up and sort of blame it all on holiday stress and low, winter light. Also, Tony has been highly-frustrated, of late, by a cell phone golf game. They do a tense NORAD missile-defense scene, and then Matt Besser enters the fray to talk about fantasy football, how he doesn’t like hugs, and how HE GOT COVID ON CHRISTMAS! Tony & Johnny are beyond disgusted and make certain to let Matt know ho...2022-02-071h 35
Adventures in ImprovMatt BesserA riveting conversation with UCB founding member–Matt Besser.
Matt is one of the world's best improvisers but also an actor, voice actor, stand-up comedian, writer, producer, teacher, coach, story teller and podcast host.
If you're not familiar with Matt's improv, sketch or one-man shows; you might recognize him from his TV appearances. He's been on The New Girl, Modern Family, Parks & Rec, How I Met Your Mother, Drunk History & Frasier to name a few.
Films include Bad Teacher, Year One, Walk Hard: the Dewey Cox Story.
He's done a ton of po...2021-06-021h 05
MegaFootball and the 5th Wife with Matt BesserCoach Pat Dresser (Matt Besser, Improv4Humans podcast) leads the church football team after a stint in the Tik Tok house.Matt Besser: @mattbesser👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-3040 min
Smoke me Up!Cannabis in the QuarantineHoratio and Gabrus catch up and discuss ‘stay high at home’ orders and how they’re handling their ever increasing tolerance. 2020-07-0650 minSmoke me Up!420 Part 2Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz continue their 4/20 party with Jerry Minor and new guest John Gemberling. They have musical guest Ceschi and Charlie MTN on to play songs and get they get ZOOM BOMBED by Aaron Carter! OZ prices, dirty sex toys, and 3-D printed bongs are discussed where they all agree “4/20, never remember.”2020-06-221h 05Smoke me Up!Trainwreck, Blue Banana Skittles, Gruntz, & Whoa-Si-WhoaMatt Besser, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz interview the operators of the MMD dispensary where they discuss the strains Gruntz, Blue Banana Skittles, and Trainwreck but also delve into Romulans, one-hitters, and Batman cannabis delivery…whoa-si-WHOAH!2020-06-011h 03Smoke me Up!420 Show Part 1Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz live-streamed on 4/20 where they had a tournament of ways to get high, a virtual visit from Jerry Minor, and a song from Ben Lee! Discussion included THC beverages, parents who get high, and anal smoking.2020-05-2555 min
This Particular Album is Very, Very Important to MeOingo Boingo's Only A Lad with Matt BesserActor, writer and comedian Matt Besser joins Deborah and Joel to talk about Oingo Boingo's 1981 album, Only a Lad. Besser talks about growing up in Little Rock, the impact new wave had on his life, spending summers in Santa Fe learning to break the rules, Rocky Horror Picture Show with friends and so much more! Plus Joel and Deborah's particular songs, Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac and Since You've Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson. Subscribe, Listen, Enjoy Rate and Review! *Fun side note! We recorded all of these episodes before the pandemic, so please trust that we are quarantined at...2020-05-191h 04Smoke me Up!Dream Walker = Blue Dream X SkywalkerMatt Besser and Horatio Sanz get smoked up by a top notch budtender from the Universal Collective dispensary who introduces them to Dream Walker which leads them to a little Bright Eyes.2020-05-181h 00Smoke me Up!ROAD REVIEW: Strawberry Bang, Budzilla, & CreateMatt Besser and Horatio Sanz go on the road to review a local dispensary, Sweet Flower. They try out the strains Strawberry Bang, Budzilla, & Create while discussing the tricks to smoking in hotel rooms; free pre-rolls; and boutique dispensaries. Get in the car, we’re bong-hitting the road!2020-05-1147 minSmoke me Up!Live from the UCBMatt Besser and Horatio Sanz are joined by comedian and flower fan Howard Kremer who reads from a anti-reefer book from the 50’s in a wild live performance of the potcast from the UCB Theatre in Hollywood.2020-05-0456 minSmoke me Up!OG Kush & Tegridy OGThis week Matt Besser and Jon Gabrus interview Mike Weiss from the Stash dispensary. They discuss dispesaries with a good vibe; they roast the botique dispensaries; Hightly Recommends features “Uncut Gems” and the Monkees’ film “Head”; and finally they dive into the featured bud OG Kush & Tegridy OG.2020-04-271h 07Smoke me Up!THC Design Grow TourMatt Besser, Jon Gabrus, and Horatio Sanz get an expert VIP tour of the THC Design grow facility to prepare for their 420 festivities! Also check out “Smoke Me Up” live stream on 4/20.Find the livestream here.2020-04-2051 minSmoke me Up!Mendo Crumble, Forbidden Fruit, Viper OG, Mimosa, Kush Mintz, and Fire OGMatt Besser, Jon Gabrus, & Horatio Sanz interview a budtender from Sunset Herbal dispensary about their featured reserve strains, lively discussion on value of pre-rolls and moon rocks, and finally the guys do their Highly Recommends of music and tv to watch while we are all down.2020-04-1359 minSmoke me Up!Smoke Me Up! is coming Monday, April 13thThe Smoke Me Up! Potcast arrives on April 13th!2020-04-0602 min
The Comedian's Comedian Podcast317 - Matt BesserInspirational, irascible and as talented an improvisor as you could invent, Matt Besser is the kind of stand-up who can skilfully weave a set live on TV. He is also constantly referred to as a co-founder of the enormously significant Upright Citizens Brigade, which arguably serves him right for co-founding it. We take a deep dive into the genesis of the Chicago improv scene, learn about Del Close and his influence on everything that was to follow, and argue about Keith Johnstone. Matt also dissects his own bad habits in improv, ponders the relativity of success, and identifies the one ty...2019-11-151h 32
Forked UpMatt Besser's TED Talk for StonersMatt and Michelle welcome Upright Citizens Brigade co-founder and comedy legend Matt Besser to the show for a conversation about grilling, our sense of smell and Matt's new weed-based comedy special POT HUMOR. Get it wherever you stream! Also, Matt and Michelle pay tribute to the original voice of Cap'n Crunch, deride plate dividers and caution against finding metal pieces in your chicken!2019-11-141h 12
Doug Loves MoviesMatt Besser, Johnathan Burns, Justin Hubbell and Dustin Ybarra guestLive from the UCB Theatre, Doug welcomes Matt Besser, Johnathan Burns, Justin Hubbell and Dustin Ybarra to the show.You can find the entire archive of Doug Loves Movies on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code "DOUG."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-11-131h 18
The Three Questions with Andy RichterMatt BesserComedian and UCB co-founder Matt Besser talks with Andy Richter about wild improv parties from their early days in Chicago, foraying into stand-up via a college contest, humiliation as a driving force, and overcoming the inertia of being unknown. Plus, Matt discusses the steady escalation of the Upright Citizens Brigade, his new special Pot Humor, and the big picture lessons in comedy he’s learned over the years.Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.bett...2019-11-121h 29
High and Mighty232: House Parties (w/ Matt Besser)Your favorite party animal Matt Besser is back to reminisce with gabrus about all the wonderful parts of a good, old fashioned, house party. Check out MAtt's new special, Pot Humor available now. Check out gabrus' other podcast, ActionBoyzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-11-071h 20
Arkansas Fight: for Arkansas Razorbacks fansSound and Fury (feat. Matt Besser)In the seventh episode of the Arkansas Fight podcast "Wooo Pod Sooie," Saul Malone and Tucker Partridge celebrate the SEC Championship winning soccer and cross country teams, recap the horrible, terrible, no good, very bad game against Mississippi State, discuss the future of Chad Morris (not great), and interview the comedian founder of UCB and Hog Fan, Matt Besser.
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Getting Doug with HighEp 250 Vanessa Johnston and Matt Besser | Getting Doug with HighVanessa Johnston and Matt Besser sit down for another episode of Getting Doug with High.
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Weed + GrubPot Humor & Bong Mishaps with Matt BesserMatt Besser (Pot Humor Comedy Album). Matt wake-and-bakes with Mike and Mary Jane while talking about his new comedy album Pot Humor, living through sitcom-style accidents, growing up in conservative Arkansas, and biscuit dough drive-bys. But first, Mike and Mary Jane chat about sneezing so hard you pee, taking acid in Vegas, and screaming cats (BOBO!!).
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Weed + GrubPot Humor & Bong Mishaps with Matt BesserMatt Besser (Pot Humor Comedy Album). Matt wake-and-bakes with Mike and Mary Jane while talking about his new comedy album Pot Humor, living through sitcom-style accidents, growing up in conservative Arkansas, and biscuit dough drive-bys. But first, Mike and Mary Jane chat about sneezing so hard you pee, taking acid in Vegas, and screaming cats (BOBO!!).
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I'm Too Effing HighMatt Besser, Toni Charline, and Nick Mandernach (Live)Live from UCB Franklin, Matt Besser (UCB, impriov4humans), Toni Charline (Bangarang!), Nick Mandernach (I Feel Bad, Young Sheldon) set their clocks back an hour.
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The Dumbbells157: Competitiveness (w/ Matt Besser)Happy Halloween BellBabies! The guys have an awesome episode for your goodie bags. The great comedian Matt Besser (improv4humans podcast and POT HUMOR) joins Euge and Stang in The Weight Room. The group kicks the show off with a discussion about competitiveness and wether it's genetic or socially constructed. Then Matt tells the guys his story about playing competitive soccer growing up, electing to remain a big fish in a small pond and then getting a ride awakening in college. The show wraps up with some details about the taping of Besser's standup special (POT HUMOR - available...2019-10-301h 51
The Comic's Comic Presents Last Things FirstMatt BesserMatt Besser is known as one of the co-founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade, which began as a sketch comedy group in Chicago, moved to New York City, got a TV series on Comedy Central, and opened up theaters and schools teaching improv and sketch comedy in both New York and Los Angeles. Besser also created and starred in a second Comedy Central series, the parody debate show, Crossballs, and over the years has performed as a guest star in sitcoms such as Fresh Off The Boat, Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, and Community. But Besser’s stand-up career pr...2019-10-281h 22
Who Charted?Matt Besser, Brett Morris, Matt ApodacaComedian and host of improv4humans Matt Besser returns to Who Charted to celebrate his upcoming stand-up special Pot Humor! We’ll hear Billboard’s Heatseeker Albums, plus a Bonanza quiz and a hot Rock take during the Movie Chart. Later, Besser conquers the Hot Picks with his own specially curated chart, treating our ears to some of the best new music out there.
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Industry Standard w/ Barry KatzMatt Besser (Part 2 of 2)Barry Katz and comedian, producer, actor and writer/director Matt Besser continue their conversation at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this second part of the interview, they talk about Matt's beginnings in the business, what it takes to be successful and the secrets behind the Upright Citizens Brigade theater.
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All Fantasy EverythingParts of Songs That Make You Crank Up The Radio (w/ Matt Besser, Sean Jordan, and David Gborie)THEN I LET THE ALPINE PLAY, IT WAS BUMPING NEW SHIT FROM THE GOOD VIBES GANG, IT WAS MATT BESSER AT THE TOP OF THE LIST, THEN WE DRAFTED "PARTS OF SONGS THAT MAKE YOU CRANK UP THE RADIO" AND IT WENT LIKE THIS.Watch Matt Besser's special live in Portland April 27th - go to mattbesser.com for tickets. Check out his podcast improv4humans on Earwolf.Episode Guests:Matt Besser @Mattbesser IG: @mattbesserSupport the show!Join the All Fantasy Everything Patreon for exclusive mailb...2019-04-111h 50Getting Doug with HighCarlisle Forrester & Matt Besser | Getting Doug with HighCarlisle Forrester & Matt Besser sit down for another episode of Getting Doug with High.
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Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Subhah Agarwal, Nick Nemeroff, Rachel Scanlon and host M.K. PaulsonGuest host M.K. Paulson talks Fort Worth, pantyhose eggs and the Superbloom. Sets from Matt Besser, Subhah Agarwal, Rachel Scanlon and Nick Nemeroff.
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Everything Is RentSeasons of Love B with Matt BesserMumbo jumbo! This week, Beth and Sarah finally get back to the original Rent album with special guest Matt Besser (Upright Citizens Brigade, improv4humans). In addition to doing a lot of surprise singing, Besser reveals that, although he likes Rent, it isn't even one of his TOP FORTY favorite musicals and he describes what he looks for in a musical ("old" and "not a bummer").2019-02-1949 min
Who You WereMatt BesserComedian Matt Besser talks about an extremely difficult time in his life.2019-02-141h 34Who Charted?420 Matt Besser, Brett Morris, Kevin BarteltComedian and host of improv4humans Matt Besser joins Howard, Brett, and Kev to celebrate four hundred and twenty episode of Who Charted! Matt brings his 420 expertise to the table with the Best Songs to Listen To While High as we discover the origin of Young Kev’s podcast infiltration spree. Plus, Besser shares the story of his worst trip ever during a special stoner Movie Chart, and the gang must work together to beat a Sublime Escape Tune as they zoom past Checkpoint Santa. Happy Holidays!2018-12-261h 09
It's All Been Done: A Barenaked Ladies Podcast7: The Old Apartment (with MATT BESSER of UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE)Evan and Saker are quickly blending into dull tableaux, but they're fighting back against the void with the help of MATT BESSER! Together, the three navigate their way through one of BNL's biggest hits. Are we over the 90's? Do Baby Boomers experience nostalgia? FIND OUT!
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- Do YOU remember the Rugrats? We barely do!
- Matt admits to a misdemeanor!
- Finally, the savory Ben & Jerry's we've all been waiting for.
- Bonus Segment: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN!
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Go Fact YourselfEp. 20: Matt Besser & Lyric LewisMatt Besser is a comedian, actor, writer, director and founding member of The Upright Citizens Brigade. He also hosts the weekly podcast improv4humans. He tells J. Keith about the two word prompts he’s banned at shows (hint: one’s a type of fruit and the other is a type of animal), and how it came about that he’s featured on his very own Topps baseball card. Lyric Lewis is an actress and Groundlings Theater performer who’s perhaps best known for her role as Stef on NBC’s A.P. Bio. You may also recognize...2018-09-211h 02Who Charted?404 Matt Besser, Brett Morris, Kevin BarteltComedian and host of improv4humans Matt Besser rejoins Howard, Stard and Kev to take a deep dive on this week’s Who Charted?! Matt talks about his new Stitcher Premium series My Dead Wife, The Robot Car and getting confident in your own scene while serving up his top musical picks of the year. Then we’ll hear why Matt doesn’t put up with monster flicks during the Movie Chart, and the gang covers Eminem’s simmering rap feud while counting down their Hot Picks.
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The Need to Fail with Don FanelliEpisode 57: Matt BesserMatt Besser (improv4humans, Upright Citizens Brigade) goes through various setbacks at different stages of his career and tries to explore the definition failure within the UCB system. We chat about failing on your own terms, envy vs. inspiration, and why to not compare your improvised television show to Curb Your Enthusiasm when pitching.CONNECT W/ THE NEED TO FAIL & DON FANELLI ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/theneedtofailhttps://twitter.com/donfanelliAND PLEASE SUPPORT TN2F ON PATREON FOR BONUS EPS & MORE:2018-09-0400 min
Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Sherry Cola, Nat Baimel and host Rhea ButcherRhea talks Father's Day, Elon Musk and liberal tears. Sets from Nat Baimel, Sherry Cola and Matt Besser, and chats with Naomi Ekperigin and James Adomian.This episode is brought to you by Lioness (www.lioness.io/HANDSTOGETHER), Gunpowder & Sky’s new film Hearts Beat Loud, and TomboyX (www.tomboyx.com/HANDSTOGETHER).
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Talking Late Night#43: Talking Late Night featuring guest Matt Besser, founder of the Upright Citizens BrigadeOn this episode of Talking Late Night, Max interviews Matt Besser, an improviser, a podcast host of Improv4Humans and Professor Besser, and a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade. Matt began his comedy career in college when he hosted his own early morning radio show. From there, he started stand-up comedy. Eventually, Matt ended up in Chicago where he studied improv under legendary improv teacher Del Close. Along with Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, and Amy Poehler, Matt is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, an improv and sketch comedy theatre with locations in both New York City and...2018-06-1450 min
Earwolf PresentsMatt Besser’s Thunderdome: Redbox vs. Criterion CollectiveWelcome to Matt Besser’s Thunderdome, a brand new competitive improv podcast. Each team of six improvisers will do their best improv set using the storied Movie format. Two teams enter...but only one team can take the glory. You can determine who moves on to the next episode by voting for your favorite, right here on Earwolf's Twitter feed! REDBOX is: Joel Spence Suzi Barrett Johnny Meeks Colton Dunn Jessica McKenna Allan McLeod CRITERION COLLECTIVE is: ...2018-05-1256 minWho Charted?369 Matt Besser, Brett MorrisMatt Besser of Improv4humans joins Kulap, Howard, and Stard to share his top musical picks from the last year! We hear some of Matt’s favorite underrated artists before Howard makes a grand entrance to pitch a series of opinionated charts from all over the stylistic spectrum. Plus, they attempt to listen to a Cory Branan song without crying and and toss out their favorite movies of 2017.2018-01-031h 59
UCB Sports & LeisureReplays of the Condor (w/ Matt Besser)In this embedded investigative football special, Matt & Scot head on location to New York City to speak with Instant Replay Specialist, Keith Prevett (Matt Besser) to get a hands on demonstration of the NFL’s instant replay technology. After a tense start, Matt & Scot learn of an alternative application of Keith’s skillset; offering his services by making real-time play-by-play judgement calls on the conflicts & problems of everyday Americans.
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UCB Sports & LeisureReplays of the Condor (w/ Matt Besser)In this embedded investigative football special, Matt & Scot head on location to New York City to speak with Instant Replay Specialist, Keith Prevett (Matt Besser) to get a hands on demonstration of the NFL’s instant replay technology. After a tense start, Matt & Scot learn of an alternative application of Keith’s skillset; offering his services by making real-time play-by-play judgement calls on the conflicts & problems of everyday Americans.
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Dumb People TownMatt Besser - Soft SwingThis week, Matt Besser (Upright Citizens Brigade, improv4humans) drives his minivan all the way down to Dumb People Town! Along with Matt, the Sklars and Daniel Van Kirk jump into Story #1, in which a swingers party goes south real quick. The group ta...2017-10-101h 14
With Special Guest Lauren LapkusMatt Besser: Republic of Gilead RadioWelcome to Republic of Gilead Radio! Commander Matt (Matt Besser) opens up his office to a Handmaid by the name of Offjack for a comedy show in which she can earn moments to speak freely about her past before the Civil War and to play a few games such as “Who can make the more realistic labor pains?”. Plus, guest Handmaid Traci Reardon stops by to answer questions about Handmaids in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”This episode is brought to you by Texture (www.texture.com/LAPKUS), Second City Training Center (www.secondcity.com/TC), and Modcloth (www.modcloth...2017-09-291h 02
Hello From The Magic TavernSeason 2, Ep 25 - Sit in a Circle (w/ Todd Barry, Janet Varney, Cole Stratton, Matt Besser & Danielle Schneider, Live from Outside Lands Fest)An especially lively night in the tavern with visits from a raven, a warrior elf, an ill child, a giant dwarf and a fairy decorator.CreditsArnie: Arnie NiekampChunt: Adal RifaiUsidore: Matt YoungKermit the Raven: Todd BarryBraidwynn: Janet VarneyTimbo: Cole StrattonMatt Dabbin': Matt BesserJasmine Honeygem: Danielle SchneiderMysterious Man: Tim SniffenCraig: Ryan DiGiorgiProducers: Arnie Niekamp, Evan Jacover, Ryan DiGiorgi2017-09-041h 08
SuccotashSuccotash Chats Epi155: Interactin' with Matt BesserHey, look. Or listen, rather. It’s me, Marc Hershon, your host and carpet remnant for Epi155 of Succotash, the Comedy Soundcast Soundcast. I had a delightful bunch of soundcast clips lined up but then got the chance to chat with one of my more popular soundcast contemporaries. So I decided to go with another Succotash Chats installment and hold the clips until next time. Our special guest this episode is Matt Besser, host of the improv4humans soundcast and one of the founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade, which has become one of the gu...2017-07-131h 13
Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaDavid Koechner, Matt Besser, Nicole Byer, Jared Logan, Anna Gillcrist and host Rhea ButcherRhea talks malls, ancestry and Sparks. Sets from Jared Logan, Anna Gillcrist, Matt Besser, David Koechner, and Nicole Byer.
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25 Minutes of Silence with Joey Clift24. MATT BESSERMatt Besser is one of the founding members of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade sketch group and theater. Together Besser, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts helped revolutionize sketch comedy in the 1990s with their Comedy Central series and with the thousands of students that walk the halls of the UCB Theater each year, the UCB Four have become some of the most influential voices in modern comedy. I could have talked to Besser about the creation of “game philosophy”, his hilarious improv podcast Improv 4 Humans on Earwolf, his comedy special Besser Breaks The Record, the UCB Show Season...2017-02-2600 min
25 Minutes of Silence24. Matt BesserMatt Besser is one of the founding members of the Upright Citizen's Brigade sketch group and theater. Together Besser, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts helped revolutionize sketch comedy in the 1990s with their Comedy Central series and with the thousands of students that walk the halls of the UCB Theater each year, the UCB Four have become some of the most influential voices in modern comedy. I could have talked to Besser about the creation of "game philosophy", his hilarious improv podcast Improv 4 Humans on Earwolf, his comedy special Besser Breaks The Record, the UCB Show Season 2 on...2017-02-1438 min
High and Mighty85: The Art of Confrontation (w/ Matt Besser)gabrus is joined by comedian/podcaster/legendary small-talker Matt Besser to discuss the subtle art of confrontation. SORRY MERYL but confrontation is an art. Maybe we touch on UCB grades as well.
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Steve Agee: UhhhMatt BesserImprov4Human's Matt Besser joins Uhhh!
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Word With FriendJostle with Matt BesserThis week's episode is with comedian Matt Besser (definitely go to MattBesser.com)!!! Julian and Matt start the episode off with Matt helping Julian decide what to do with his car, Matt lets us in on his favorite "asshole attitude" video, and they talk about pranking people who dialed the wrong number. The word of the week is jostle! Tune in to find out how jostle relates to joust, what context "fuck" is more commonly used in, and Matt develops "The Apostle of Jostle" 2016-05-2050 min
The Seeso Seeshow#20 Improv(e) Comedy with Matt Besser and John RoyFrom stand-up to sketch to improv, Matt Besser (one of the founding members of arguably one of the most influential institutions in comedy) is quick to point out that he wouldn’t be who he is and the UCB wouldn’t be what it is without his teacher and mentor, Del Close. Plus hear why stand-ups “should embrace, not revile, improv.”
Check out The UCB Show and “Besser Breaks the Record” at www.seeso.com. To read John Roy’s article on stand-ups and improv, check out: http://splitsider.com/2016/03/why-standups-should-embrace-not-revile-improv/
Music:
Academy Award Theme
Dead Kennedys - “Police Truck”
Jonsi & Alex - “In...2016-03-0727 min
Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Jackie Kashian, Joe Zimmerman, Dave Stone, Barry Rothbart and hosts Cameron Esposito & Rhea ButcherFantastic sets from Matt Besser, Jackie Kashian, Joe Zimmerman, Dave Stone, Barry Rothbart, and your hosts Cameron Esposito & Rhea Butcher
2016-01-141h 19
Wake Up HollywoodMatt BesserRaised a proud Razorback in Little Rock, Arkansas, Matt Besser attended Amherst College where he learned how to collect CDs. After graduating, Matt toured the Midwest doing stand-up, while taking improvisation direction from Del Close at Chicago’s Improv Olympic Theater. In Chicago in 1991, he was a founding member of the sketch group Upright Citizens Brigade, and with them he has performed and written such stage shows as &"Saigon Suicide Squad” winner of Best Sketch at 1996 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Besser’s stand up albums include: &"May I Help You Dumbass?” , and &"Woo Pig Sooie!”, and &"The 6 Most Impor...2016-01-0655 minWho Charted?265 Matt BesserRing in the New Year with Howard, Kulap, and Matt Besser of improv4humans! In a Who Charted? first, Matt shares his Top 5 Songs of 2015 and explains how his daughter inspired Ben Lee's music video for "Happiness." Then, everyone talks about what made them cry as they watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Finally, Howard takes us through his special Christmas for One experience as he counts down his Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs of 2015. Happy New Year Chartists!2015-12-301h 30Who Charted?265. Matt BesserRing in the New Year with Howard, Kulap, and Matt Besser of improv4humans! In a Who Charted? first, Matt shares his Top 5 Songs of 2015 and explains how his daughter inspired Ben Lee's music video for "Happiness." Then, everyone talks about what made them cry as they watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Finally, Howard takes us through his special Christmas for One experience as he counts down his Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs of 2015. Happy New Year Chartists!2015-12-291h 33
Don't Get Me StartedMatt Besser - Arkansas RazorbacksWe talk to UCB founder Matt Besser about his life-long love for the Arkansas Razorbacks. We hear some tales of being stuck amongst a stand full of rival fans, of trying to root for a team in the days before the internet, as well as some thoughts of what it feels like to be an outsider, and also about how weird it is that all potential recruits are on Twitter. Plus Will talks about the four tones of the Mandarin language, and Anthony says that the Duplass brothers filmmaking team might be exactly like Tyler Perry.2015-11-101h 00
What's So Funny?What's So Funny? with guest Matt Besser - December 21, 2014Matt Besser loves to talk about comedy. And we love to listen. The co-founder of Upright Citizen's Brigade (UCB) in New York is also a comic, first and foremost. In this episode, he throws out sports analogies aplenty, we learn what a Razorback is, talk about Steve Martin and Andy Kaufman, I stick my foot in my mouth in regards to Tim Meadows, why if-then is better than yes-and, and he tells us who the greatest Canadian band is.2014-12-211h 04
EdgelandEpisode 53: Don't Think w/ Matt BesserHappy Birthday to Edgeland. On Edgeland's first birthday things are going to be a little bit different. This week Bill doesn't talk to a single person that is edge, or even formerly edge. To start the episode Bill talks with a variety of Portland stand up comedians about their thoughts on straightedge. Bill also announces the winner of the iTunes and Stitcher review contest, so congratulations to the winner you won't have a naked torso as winter approaches. Featured on this weeks episode is an interview with an original member, and founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Matt Besser. M...2014-11-0700 min
Dining with D and KMatt Besser and Carb&Nation TruckMatt Besser joins Doug and Karen for some delicious food and sodas from the Carb&Nation truck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-11-051h 12Getting Doug with HighEP 45 Andy Richter & Matt Besser - Getting Doug with HighAndy Richter (CONAN) and Matt Besser (Improv4Humans) join Doug on another Getting Doug with High!
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Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Doug Mellard, Ben Bizuneh, Andrew Michaan, Eliot GlazerUnrivaled sets from Matt Besser, Doug Mellard, Ben Bizuneh, Andrew Michaan and Eliot Glazer, and your hosts Rhea Butcher and Cameron Esposito.
2014-07-241h 13
Improv NoiseMatt BesserThis episode we sit down with UCB co-founder Matt Besser!
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"I Do Improv" by Hard Left Productions2014-06-281h 15
B.I.T.S, The Boston Improv Talk StationThe Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #28 (Matt Besser)The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #28 (Matt Besser)
In this episode, Tom is joined by very special guest Matt Besser (“Upright Citizens Brigade”, “ASSSSCAT”, “improv4humans with Matt Besser Podcast). Matt discusses how he got into improv, “The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual” and gives advice on how to go from being a "good" improviser to a "great" improviser. You should give this episode a listen, it was truly an honor to have him on the podcast.
Should you check this episode out? Yes, and... also pick up the “The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual” at the below link. If you...2014-06-0323 minWho Charted?182 Matt Besser, Armen WeitzmanMatt Besser, the man who literally wrote the book on comedy, joins your KuKu and your Armen Weitzman on this week's Who Charted? Tune in to hear Armen explain how UCB is like Hogwarts, the crew count down the Billboard Dance Electronic Digital Songs Chart, and Armen proclaim Matt Besser an adult. Plus, Matt Besser talks about how having a daughter has changed the way he thinks about comedy, and why he thinks Armen should take some classes at UCB. Can Armen salvage the episode, and save his relationship with Matt Besser? Listen to find out! This episode was brought to...2014-05-281h 25Getting Doug with HighEp 19 Geoff Tate, Jacob Sirof, Riki Lindhome, Greg Proops, Matt Besser - Getting Doug with HighGetting Doug with High broadcasts live from Largo in Los Angeles with guests Geoff Tate, Jacob Sirof, Riki Lindhome, Greg Proops & Matt Besser.
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Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Steve Agee, Christian Finnegan, Giulia Rozzi, James Fritz, Ken ReidStellar sets from Matt Besser, Steve Agee, Christian Finnegan, Giulia Rozzi, James Fritz and Ken Reid, cameo from Rhea Butcher, and your host Cameron Esposito.
2014-01-171h 25Getting Doug with HighEP 12 Matt Besser & Howard Kremer - Getting Doug with HighDoug is joined by Matt Besser and Howard Kremer for another episode of Getting Doug with High.
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Comedy ProsMatt Besser: Improv, UCB and Stand Up ComedyMatt Besser was one of the four co-founders (along with Amy Poehler) of the Upright Citizen's Brigade, which not only had a Comedy Central show, but was the first improv comedy theater in NYC, and included folks like Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, etc.), Armando Diaz. Before that he trained at iO (Chicago) with Charna Halpern and Del Close, and was part of the improv group The Family. Matt also has done stand up comedy (longer than improv!) and has a podcast called Improv For Humans. You can download his comedy albums for just $1.99 each here. Also, he just finished...2013-09-0854 min
UCB Long-Form ConversationsMatt Besser / UCB Improv ManualWe return for Season 2 of our podcast! Our guest is Matt Besser, co-founder of the UCB Theatre to discuss the newly-published UCB Comedy Improvisation Manual. The book has been available for just over a week at the time we recorded this podcast and John and Will talk with Matt about: the goals of the book, how it came about, the process of writing it and what we think it brings to the table of improv theory.2013-08-1443 minWho Charted?139 April Richardson, Matt BesserThe lovely April Richardson fills in for Kulap to help count down the charts with Howard and Earwolf's own Matt Besser on this week's very special Who Charted! The songs of the summah are discussed, including a breakdown of the potentially "rape-y" Blurred Lines, before we count down the most dominant summah songs of all time. After counting down the top summah movie opening weekends, Matt Besser reveals details of his hilarious experience teaching Kanye West the art of improv comedy and being a guest in his lavish, mural-stained home. Before signing off, we take some listener questions from Twitter.2013-07-311h 15Who Charted?139. April Richardson, Matt BesserThe lovely April Richardson fills in for Kulap to help count down the charts with Howard and Earwolf's own Matt Besser on this week's very special Who Charted! The songs of the summah are discussed, including a breakdown of the potentially "rape-y" Blurred Lines, before we count down the most dominant summah songs of all time. After counting down the top summah movie opening weekends, Matt Besser reveals details of his hilarious experience teaching Kanye West the art of improv comedy and being a guest in his lavish, mural-stained home. Before signing off, we take some listener questions from Twitter.2013-07-301h 15
A Matter of Doubt PodcastEp 50 - Matt Besser: Comedy for AtheistsWelcome back to yet another episode of A Matter of Doubt. In this episode we speak with comedian Matt Besser. Matt humorously walks us through his life growing up as a Jewish kid in the predominantly Christian state of Arkansas. Then we discuss the Texas high school cheerleaders displaying prayer banners on the football field. Matt suggests, instead of suing, we should walk in with atheist banners to prove our point. We end our talk with a discussion on his recently released stand-up routine entitled “Woo Pig Sooie: Comedy For Atheists.” Be sure to check out Matt’s website Mattbesser.com, w...2013-06-121h 16
Put Your Hands Together with Cam and RheaMatt Besser, Raj Desai, Andy Haynes, Alice WetterlundExcellent sets from Matt Besser, Raj Desai, Andy Haynes and Alice Wetterlund. Cameos from Hannibal Buress and Brendon Walsh, and your host Cameron Esposito.
2013-05-091h 08
Whale CaveMatt Besser, Amanda EggeOn the 17th episode of Whale Cave, Matt Besser returns to the show to give an exclusive, live performance of some of his favorite sad songs; Amanda Egge has Mexican food with an 80s pop star; and host Matt Price competes in a competition that no-one can win. Featured music: Breakestra and Brandi Carlisle2013-05-0600 min
Improv Nerd With Jimmy CarraneMatt BesserMatt Besser, a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, hosts Jimmy at the UCB Theater LA. Matt bears all for Jimmy, discussing his time in Chicago, the founding of UCB, the recent controversy over paying performers, and even a relationship that was previously unknown to the audience. Matt could not have been a better guest. Improv lovers should NOT miss this episode.2013-03-141h 28
Improv Nerd With Jimmy CarraneMatt BesserMatt Besser, a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, hosts Jimmy at the UCB Theater LA. Matt bears all for Jimmy, discussing his time in Chicago, the founding of UCB, the recent controversy over paying performers, and even a relationship that was previously unknown to the audience. Matt could not have been a better guest. Improv lovers should NOT miss this episode.2013-03-141h 27
It's That Episode21 - Matt Besser/Teen Mom - Letting GoMatt Besser (Upright Citizens Brigade, Freak Dance, Improv4Humans) stops by to watch the downfall of society, AKA "Teen Mom." Matt and Craig talk about having babies without even knowing it, discuss a new adoption policy for the Christian right and get angry about how terrible the teen moms in "Teen Mom" are. Get ready to wallow in the infinite dark depths of "Teen Mom."2013-03-0300 min
2 Degrees of AlieComedian And UCB Founding Member Matt Besser Shares Stories Of Breaking Into HollywoodIn this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with comedian Matt Besser. Matt is one of the founding members of Upright Citizens Brigade and a hilarious guy to talk to. His credits include: “Children’s Hospital,” “Happy Endings,” “This Show Will Get You High,” “Undead Or Alive,” “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,” “Raising Hope,” “Modern Family,” and “Parks and Recreation,” just to name a few. Matt is forever a member of “Asssscat” the longest running and greatest improv show in the history of the world.
And he also has a fully improvised weekly podcast called “Improv 4 Humans.” We talk about everything from Little Donny’s appe...2012-11-0635 minWhale CaveMatt Besser, Wayne FedermanOn the second episode of Whale Cave, Matt Besser talks about using "The Wall" to pick up the ladies in college. Wayne Federman discusses what it's like to be big in the ukelele circuit. And host Matt Price confesses that he has never been to Coachella. Featured music: Neutral Milk Hotel.2012-08-0600 min
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 222: The Letters of Jerry Garcia with Matt BesserMatt Besser from Improv4Humans stops by to discuss the Grateful Dead Archive, the things a suburban man must do and more.
2012-04-301h 32
Improv Obsession - Conversations About Improvising Better15: Matt BesserMatt Besser, Member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Assscat, Improv4Humans, Freak Dance is on the show. Matt and I break down a few improv terms, talk a little bit about Del Close, have a long weird pause. He also tells me why I shouldn’t listen to Improv 4 Humans like I do... Shit. Go see Freak Dance.
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You Made It Weird with Pete HolmesMatt BesserImprov and comedy LEGEND, dare I say LEGEND, yes indeed I do dare, Matt Besser (UCB, comedy) comes in and gets real, deep and weird in record time. Please enjoy, weirdos!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-04-111h 57
The Comedy On Vinyl PodcastEpisode 21 – Lenny Bruce – I Am Not a Nut, Elect Me! – With Matt BesserIf you think of Lenny Bruce, you probably think of the guy who took on censorship and was a martyr for the cause of free speech. Maybe you’ve seen the movie “Lenny” and associate him with Dustin Hoffman’s huggable heroin addict. Your first thought might not be that Lenny Bruce was a guy who told jokes. And that’s why we’re here.
Luckily, this week we’ve got backup, in the form of Matt Besser, master improviser and brilliant comedic actor. Though he might not point you to this album to discover Lenny Bruce, this is the album...2012-02-021h 05Who Charted?59 Matt BesserIt's been far too long since we've had Matt Besser in our chart chamber. He reprises his appearance this week with a rousing round of hits from the iTunes Top Singles Chart, insider acting advice inspired by the Movie Chart, and a special hometown version of Chart Roulette. Matt gets personal as he tells tales of traveling with marijuana, clues us into his favorite dance music tropes, and shocks us with his neighbor's murder mystery! Put on your knee-high socks and dig in!2012-01-181h 12Who Charted?59. Matt BesserIt's been far too long since we've had Matt Besser in our chart chamber. He reprises his appearance this week with a rousing round of hits from the iTunes Top Singles Chart, insider acting advice inspired by the Movie Chart, and a special hometown version of Chart Roulette. Matt gets personal as he tells tales of traveling with marijuana, clues us into his favorite dance music tropes, and shocks us with his neighbor's murder mystery! Put on your knee-high socks and dig in!2012-01-171h 12
BeginningsBeginnings episode 30: Matt BesserMatt Besser is one of the founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade, whose sketch show, along with other programs like Mr. Show, helped define comedy in the 1990s. Since then, the UCB have founded two schools in NY and LA, which are renowned as the training grounds for the next generation of comedians. Since the end of the UCB show, Matt has worked on a number of projects including creating the Comedy Central show Crossballs and writing and directing the forthcoming film Freak Dance, based on a stage show at UCBLA. Matt also hosts a podcast competition show...2011-09-011h 03Who Charted?9 Matt BesserProficient comedian Matt Besser comes by to talk about exercise bicycles, making pizza, and CHARTS! The music for the week is rock, which goes over surprisingly well, and after the movie chart we see the return of Chart Roulette. Even the biggest comedy nerds might not know about Matt Besser's comedy gene pool, and even the biggest chicken nerds probably have no idea what goes on at the Museum of Chicken Excellence. Be sure to check out Dragon Boy Suede's Ho Cal from the Earwolf store, and once again, our sincerest apologies to Linkin Park and China.2011-02-021h 28Who Charted?9. Matt BesserProficient comedian Matt Besser comes by to talk about exercise bicycles, making pizza, and CHARTS! The music for the week is rock, which goes over surprisingly well, and after the movie chart we see the return of Chart Roulette. Even the biggest comedy nerds might not know about Matt Besser's comedy gene pool, and even the biggest chicken nerds probably have no idea what goes on at the Museum of Chicken Excellence. Be sure to check out Dragon Boy Suede's Ho Cal from the Earwolf store, and once again, our sincerest apologies to Linkin Park and China.2011-01-311h 28
Jordan, Jesse, GO!Ep. 148: Santa Cruz Holiday with Matt BesserMatt Besser of the Upright Citizens Brigade joins Jesse and Jordan to discuss celebrating 4/20 in Santa Cruz, restaurant staff etiquette, inappropriate jokes and more.
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