improv4humans with Matt Besser

Latest Episodes:

The Odyssey: Penelope's 108 Suitors Bachelorette Contest (w/ James Adomian, Hillary Matthews) Jul 16, 2026

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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.

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Musical Guest: Dylan Earl with Ian Roberts, Brian Huskey and Seth Morris Jul 09, 2026

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Arkansas Country artist Dylan Earl serenades the podcast for some unforgettable scenes.

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Classic Re-Release: Episode 111 - Doug Levison, The Angry Trumpet Guy (Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt) Jul 02, 2026

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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!

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Del Close Marathon 2026 (w/ Carl Tart, Tami Sagher, Jon Gabrus, Anthony Atamanuik, Sean Conroy, Joe Wengert, Danielle Schneider) Jun 25, 2026

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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"!

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NYT Puzzle Cheaters (w/ James Mannion, Molly Kiernan, Jack Brown) Jun 18, 2026

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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.

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Uhaul My Ass to Prom (w/ Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino) Jun 11, 2026

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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.

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Brick Yr Phone (w/ Echo Kellum, Sebastian Conelli) Jun 04, 2026

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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.

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Footloose For FIFA (w/ Jeff Hiller, Lennon Parham) May 28, 2026

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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.

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Foot Models (w/ Betsy Sodaro, Mano Agapion) May 21, 2026

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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.

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Formula One Kit Kat (w/ Oscar Montoya, Toni Charline) May 14, 2026

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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!

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