Betsy Sodaro
Betsy is a performer/writer from a lovely little ski town in Colorado and she is super psyched to be here! You can see Betsy perform with her UCB-LA house team Bangarang! & ASSSSCAT! You can also see her play all around town with various improv groups.
Guest Appearances
Fat Mike on Planet Fatness
Legendary musician and NOFX frontman Fat Mike joins improvisers Betsy Sodaro and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Fat Mike performs deep-cut songs that inspire scenes about getting harassed at the gym, checker vs. mah jongg, complex DUI questions,…
ListenVengagirls & Vengaboys4humans
Betsy Sodaro and Mano Agapion join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about getting dark on Zoom, reasonable math, and giving a tangy maid of honor speech. Plus, a Eurodance interrogation, an amateur inauguration singer, and the truth about…
ListenEarwolf Presents: Going Deep
Looking for the best comedy podcasts? Earwolf Presents showcases our talented hosts and our favorite episodes from the Earwolf universe! Let us surprise you! Here is: Going Deep. Welcome to the office of America's "most acclaimed couples therapist," Diana Deep (Lily Sullivan).…
ListenHorns Down, Met Gala Get-Up
Jon Gabrus and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for scenes about getting invited on a honeymoon, an unsanitary toast, and priming crowd work targets at a Don Rickles show. Later, they confront Met Gala fashion, deal with tough period piece props, and…
ListenDisney Freak (w/ Betsy Sodaro)
The boys educate Raiza on what Disneyland is all about since she’s never been. Later on, Betsy Sodaro talks about her new movie “Golden Arm” and how Chris Farley and Lucille Ball inspired her comedy. Follow The SAP Crew on instagram! @spanishaquipresents…
ListenArmy of the Dead Dancers
Dan Lippert and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about the true meaning of Blue Öyster Cult lyrics, a heckling Obama, making an EPK for the Big Grande special, and graceful zombies.
ListenThe Heimlich B-Side
The newly married Patton Oswalt and Meredith Salenger join Scott to talk about their new podcast Did You Get My Text? and how they fell in love over text. Then, inventor Henry Heimlich returns to talk about maneuvers to counteract common ways…
ListenOkStupid (Re-release)
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne enrich their lives by learning how to whistle on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow an orgasm eater on a date, meet expert booger disposers, and get familiar with a…
ListenFinally! A Good Christmas Movie starring Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
Yup! It's an improvised movie starring your favorite lil scamps from Full House! Betsy n Mano take you on a totally made-up Christmas journey as The Olsen Twins AND BOY- it's stupid fun! The twins are on an epic holiday quest to…
ListenFrog Fractions with Mano Agapion & Betsy Sodaro
Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Horny for the Holidays) join Nick and Heather to talk about Frog Fractions! They talk about how it subverts the edutainment genre, how it feels like a prank, the history of boxing and more!
ListenApes of the State
Musical guest Apes of the State join improvisers Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! Apes of the State performs songs that inspire scenes about tough guy school, listening for the important details, avoiding spoilers,…
ListenSave Our Stages LIVE with Jon Snodgrass
Musical guest Jon Snodgrass joins improvisers Seth Morris, Betsy Sodaro, John Gemberling, Dan Lippert and Matt Besser for a special #SaveOurStages livestream episode of improv4humans to support the National Independent Venue Association! Jon performs songs that inspire scenes about the lamest person…
ListenToilet Anxiety (w/ Betsy Sodaro)
New new new new new! That's how we feel with Betsy Sodaro on the show! Tune in for embarrassing stories about the times these two have shit their pants. "Sometimes you gotta expel some shit." This episode has everything from living in the…
ListenThe Best of i4h Vol. 10
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature Gavin Speiller, Horatio Sanz, John Gemberling, Mary Holland, Neil Campbell, Paul Rust, Eugene Cordero, Colton Dunn, Neil Casey, Katie Dippold, Ian Roberts, Bobby Moynihan, Charlie Sanders, Jon…
ListenThe Wine Whisperer with Betsy Sodaro
What’s up Con-gregation & welcome back to Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci is joined by actress, comedian, & podcaster Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Disjointed) to talk Rudy Kurniawan, a self-proclaimed "wine expert" and…
ListenHatoful Boyfriend with Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro
Mano Agapion and Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash) join Nick and Heather to discuss the strange bird dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend. They break down the different paths they went down to try to romance the birds, whether or not visual novels are…
ListenNicole Threw Bacon Against a Wall - with Betsy Sodaro & Mano Agapion
Nicole & Sasheer bring on comedian best friends Betsy Sodaro (Disjointed) & Mano Agapion (Bajillion Dollar Properties) to this week’s show! In this interview-meet-Newlywed Game, they interview each separately before bringing them together to share their answers. Mano tells fun stories from…
ListenAre You a Heaux?
Comedian extraordinaire Beth Stelling joins Scott to talk about her podcast with her mom “We Called Your Mom,” The Beatles, and best friends. Then, Judge Heaux Brown stops by to judge Scott. Plus, Icky Spice drops by to talk about being an…
ListenDrinking & Driving & Burning
The secret company blackmails Matt into allowing the AI to drive the car while he gets drunk. Then the car tries to burn Matt alive! Starring Matt Besser & Mary Holland. This episode features Betsy Sodaro and Dan Lippert as the man…
ListenJon Gabrus + Betsy Sodaro in Off Bell
Jon Gabrus and Betsy Sodaro join Jess, Zach, Brett on the Frets, guest pianist Dan Wessels and guest drummer Eric Kalver for a Taco Bell musical packed with Boscar the Meanie and Kurt his friend, kidney stones, 4 Carls, taco spells and more! With songs like "We Don't Give a F***",…
Listen88 Fingers Louie and The Book Of Craig
Musical guest 88 Fingers Louie joins improvisers Dan Lippert, Jon Mackey, Ryan Rosenberg, Betsy Sodaro, Adam McCabe, and Matt Besser! 88 Fingers Louie plays songs that inspire scenes about a gameshow for selling out, the sexual act all men are too afraid…
ListenAnimal Halloween: Live from UCB Sunset
Joe Wengert, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Betsy Sodaro, and Jon Gabrus join Matt Besser for a LIVE improv4humans from UCB Sunset! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a teacher with an extreme case of senioritis, a bunch of undergrads trying…
ListenBest of The Bible
In the beginning, Matty B created improv4humans. Then Matty B said, “Let there be a compilation of the greatest biblical improv scenes ever performed on this show”, and there was a compilation of biblical scenes. And Matty B saw the compilation, and…
ListenThe Best of i4h Vol. 9
The humons have cast their votes, and here are your favorite scenes of 2018! These performances feature Don Fanelli, Laura Willcox, Gil Ozeri, John Gemberling, Curtis Gwinn, Tim Meadows, Peter Hulne, Colton Dunn, Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, Lauren…
ListenRope Beats Rock
Scott is joined by intern Gino Lambardo to chat about rebooting an A.1. Steak Steak Sauce commercial before Queen Cleopatra arrives to squash rumors that history has spread about her. Plus, rope trick expert Idaho stops by to talk about being hired…
ListenThe Long Story with Alexandra Higgs Portman
Last summer, a man who goes by the name of Cactus Tony was arrested for murder. But a letter from his employer sent to The Pasadena News Press Times Gazette claims he is innocent, leading journalist Alexandra Higgs Portman down a dark…
ListenMurder by Death & Jason Ghosts #JasonJasFin
Special musical guest Murder by Death returns to improv4humans along with improvisers Brian Huskey, Betsy Sodaro, and Eugene Cordero! Murder by Death plays songs off their latest album “The Other Shore” that inspire scenes about which holidays astronauts can come out of…
ListenDrivin' and F**kin' with Joe Bongo and Margot Chunk
Joe Bongo, Marina Del Rey's very own Sex Ed Teacher and drug survivor, is joined by his friend and replacement Drivers Ed Instructor Margot Chunk to answer your questions on Sex and Driving. They are joined by Marissa Wompler and her mentor…
ListenPost-Post Malone
Andy Daly and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll perform scenes about overcoming sexism in the magic industry, a dispute between a pair of independent inventors, and choosing from a selection of reincarnation options. Later, the military optimizes…
ListenJohnny Pacquiao
Stand-up comedian John Mulaney joins Scott to talk about the process of writing transitions for his new special Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, where he would like to haunt as a ghost, and his celebrity net worth. Then, sports bar poet Clovis…
ListenVolunteer Genie: LIVE from SXSW 2018
Jon Gabrus, James Adomian, Betsy Sodaro, Horatio Sanz, and Lauren Lapkus join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans from SXSW! They’ll take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a very young babysitter, a couple swapping disturbing stories on a first date, and…
ListenSeason 2, Ep 58 - Garbage Lady (w/ Betsy Sodaro Live in LA)
Grunkle, the Garbage Lady of Hogsface, stops by the tavern for the first time in 13 years. Also, everyone’s getting old. Credits: Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Grunkle the Garbage Lady: Betsy Sodaro Gwendolyn, Endolyn, and Todd: Lauren Shippen, Julia Morizawa, and Briggon Snow from The Bright…
ListenSing A Long Experiment #4: LIVE from UCB Sunset and SXSW
Scott Aukerman, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Craig Rowin, Mookie Blaiklock, Peter Hulne, St. Lenox, Laura Willcox, Don Fanelli, Brett Morris, James Adomian, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for LIVE Sing A Long experiments from UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum and…
ListenAbandoned Farm House
Paul F. Tompkins is elated that you downloaded another episode of Spontaneanation! This time out, Paul’s special return guest is comedian/improviser/writer Eliza Skinner of Drop the Mic and Cool Playlist! They chat about what crime she would commit, the fun of jamming…
ListenStrictly Business with Derek Contrera (Drew Tarver)
In this episode of Strictly Business, Derek Contrera (Drew Tarver) decides he is going to be a movie mogul businessman by launching his own production company called Donnie Darko Inception Entertainment. He then talks all about the biz with Tammy Hickman (Mary…
ListenThe Wit and Wisdom of the West with Dalton Wilcox
Andy Daly and Matt Gourley kick things off with a bang as they bring us the first podcast pilot hosted by Poet Laureate of the West Dalton Wilcox. Expect a true story from Dalton's week out on the range, a chat with…
ListenWelcome To Under-Earth
Bobby Moynihan, Dan Lippert, and Betsy Sodaro join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! A singer gets pulled out of retirement to perform a song about her greatest tragedy, a botched visit by the Men In Black has a long-lasting impact, and…
ListenJon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro: Unpacking The Wolf
Welcome back to Unpacking The Wolf, the only podcast hosted by two former feral children raised by wolves! Hosts Lobo (Jon Gabrus) and Lou (Betsy Sodaro) welcome dating expert Trish “The Dish” Weber to help them adjust back to the nuances of…
ListenMt. Crushmore (Live at UCB w/ Nick Wiger, Betsy Sodaro, Christine Lakin)
Recorded last Thanksgiving at UCB Sunset, Jon & Lauren invite their friends Nick Wiger (Doughboys) and Betsy Sodaro (Horny 4 Horror) to the dinner table to discuss their favorite TV crushes. Then, special guest Christine Lakin (Step By Step, Hollywood Darlings) stops…
ListenSketch Comedy
Jon & Lauren get sketchy on an episode all about sketch comedy! They explain why watching SNL is like a sport and how great acting elevated Kids In The Hall, and revisit classic sketches from Mr. Show, In Living Color and more.…
ListenCartoons
Jon & Lauren are especially animated on today’s episode because it’s all about cartoons! Lauren explains which Animaniac is hottest, Jon was Lil in his Rugrats fan club, and both of them wonder if they have more cartoon memories of childhood than…
ListenThe Smith Street Band and the Incredible Shrinking Feet
Musical guest The Smith Street Band joins improvisers Drew Tarver, Betsy Sodaro, and Dan Lippert for this week's improv4humans! They perform songs that lead to scenes about bringing a girlfriend to band practice, the worst fake laugh in the world, and a…
ListenHobo Code
Comedian and longtime showfriend Patton Oswalt joins Scott for a long-lost episode of Comedy Bang Bang! First, present-Patton promotes his new standup special, “Annihilation.” Later, travel agent Randy Travels stops by to reflect on trips he’s sent his clients on, and FOMO…
ListenAn Inappropriate Dinner with "The Rumor Chick" Lacy Jones (Betsy Sodaro)
Mr. Cravy and mayoral hopeful Mr. Levi's are mired in scandal, Mr. Weatherman makes some headway with his new limo company, and Mr. Padre finds a new love. Then, The Rumor Chick (Betsy Sodaro) stops by to drop some school gossip, including…
ListenBeach Cheese
Nathan Fielder of Nathan For You returns to join Scott to talk about vacations, not being able to cry on cue, and Neanderthals vs. Homo sapiens. Then, Cherry the C.H.U.D. comes to the surface to talk about trying to get on Food…
ListenLeaving Your Heart On The Field (w/ Betsy Sodaro)
It's a tale of competing teenage soccer teams in the brand-new musical "LEAVING YOUR HEART ON THE FIELD." Betsy Sodaro joins in for the musical offering of a lifetime by way of hit numbers such as "Sports Boner", "Empty Nest Syndrome", "You…
ListenBangarang!: Camp Wony Pony's Weekly Wrap-Up Podcast
Hey Campers! Welcome back to Camp Wony Pony’s Weekly Wrap-Up Podcast where we talk about the news, scares, and whose Hot or Not at our camp this week! Join campers Ralpha, Tabitha, Alpha, Cynthia, Ricky, Markisa, and Goop (Adam McCabe, Betsy Sodaro,…
ListenJeff Rosenstock, Chris Farren, and the Fart Candle
Musical guests Jeff Rosenstock and Chris Farren join Chad Carter, Betsy Sodaro, Craig Rowin, and Matt Besser for a saga of mirth and song! Jeff and Chris perform songs that inspire scenes about completely misreading a break-up, being very determined to poop…
ListenBetsy Sodaro, Dave Theune: Home for the Holidays
Welcome back to Home for the Holidays with your hosts Abby Joe Dunce (Betsy Sodaro) and Brett Dunce (Dave Theune)! It’s the only seasonal program where we bring back someone home for the holidays. This week is a very special episode in…
ListenScare Get Da Jumps
Improviser and actress Betsy Sodaro helps ease the transition into the Valley of Sept on this week's Who Charted! The gang clears up the origins of the Dorito before launching into Spotify's Top 5 Viral Songs, while Engineer Stard explains how he…
ListenThe Mowgli's with The New Future: Live from UCB Sunset
Sean Conroy, Betsy Sodaro, Jon Gabrus, and special musical guest The Mowgli's join Matt Besser for a live edition of improv4humans. They champion the rights of water, sustain serious injuries after minor falls, and find out who has it the worst on…
ListenJacob Reed, Betsy Sodaro: AstroNOTS
NASA space program rejects Rick Valentino (Jacob Reed) and Pepper Jalopy (Betsy Sodaro) welcome you back to The AstroNOTS Podcast! This week they are joined by Devin Corcorson, a construction worker form Orlando who has been chosen as a finalist for the…
ListenFrozen Middle Finger: Live from Jashfesht
Brett Gelman, Betsy Sodaro, Danielle Schneider and Hillary Matthews join Matt Besser for a live improv4humans episode at Jashfesht. Valley girls get into an inaudible fight, a NASA support group discusses why they aren't allowed in space and a woman brings chicken…
ListenThe Best of i4h Vol. 6
Here is what you voted for as the best scenes of 2015, humons. These performances feature Jon Gabrus, Joe Wengert, Will McLaughlin, Chad Carter, Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, Joe Hartzler, Andy Daly, Sean Conroy, Brett Gelman, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh,…
ListenThe Timeys Leap Year Celebration
It's February 29th and you know what TIME that is! It's TIME for Maxwell Keeper aka The Time Keeper to join Scott once again on a very special Leap Year Celebration episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! The Time Keeper brings along The…
ListenBetsy Sodaro, Toni Charline: Wine Time with Martha and Margie
Welcome to a special episode of Wine Time with Martha (Betsy Sodaro) and Margie (Toni Charline)! This week they visit their number one co-pilot Shelley in the hospital. They comfort Shelley, who recently had a terrible accident that has left her in…
ListenThe Beatles of Cults
Stand-up comedian extraordinaire John Mulaney is back on this week's Comedy Bang Bang! John and Scott break down the Ebenezer Scrooge costume, reflect on why weird rumors are not circulated about modern celebs, and talk about John's starring role in his new…
ListenEntering From the Rear
Wayne Federman, Betsy Sodaro, Brian Huskey, and Ben Siemon join Matt Besser for a sobering moment in sports science wherein they teach adults how to play professional football, in an attempt to avoid childhood death. Then, the gang explores the risks that…
ListenIndonesian Hobbit
Neil Casey, Betsy Sodaro, Colton Dunn, and Joe Hartzler are on this week’s improv5humans with Matt Besser! They’ll encounter an Indonesian Hobbit, get into a coffee fight, and make each other fall asleep by talking about their problems. Plus, they follow the…
ListenModern Anti-Comedy
Natasha Leggero and Jeremy Konner of Comedy Central’s Another Period are here to give us all the juicy details about the fake reality show set in 1902, who’s first on the call sheet, and how they got Snoop Dogg to sing the…
ListenJe Suis UCB - OR - (a funny thing happened on the way to the diorama convention)
UCB LA stars Ben Rodgers, Betsy Sodaro and Jon Gabrus join Horatio and Chad in bro-bro studios and we find out what is really wrong with these kids today. Back in high school, morning announcements go terribly wrong, Ben and Jon destroy…
ListenBetsy Sodaro, Our Close Friend
After exploring why the media is scared of using terms related to the show, the boys dig into another installment of "The Write Stuff," reading a scene from a movie Casablanca. Then Betsy Sodaro, a fellow member of LA Weekly's Best People of…
ListenThese Fat Crackers: The Final Battle
These Fat Crackers: The Final Battle Happy New Year humons! Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, Stephanie Allynne, Colton Dunn, and Charlie Sanders return in the final part of a trilogy in which they explore narrative improv following the same characters who…
ListenDeranged Penguin
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne are back in part two of a trilogy in which they explore narrative improv following the same characters who live in the same apartment building on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also…
ListenOkStupid
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro, Eugene Cordero, and Stephanie Allynne enrich their lives by learning how to whistle on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow an orgasm eater on a date, meet expert booger disposers, and get familiar with a…
ListenEric the Intern Returns: Live at the UCBsunset
Horatio Sanz, Betsy Sodaro, and Stephanie Allynne welcome back Eric the Paid Intern on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE from the new UCB Sunset theatre! Eric tells us about his recent break up with his fiance and shares a man…
ListenBetsy Sodaro: The Betsy Podcast
Happy Black Friday and welcome to another edition of the Betsy Podcast, with your host, Betsy Sodaro! Today Betsy's guest is Amanda Calzone, an Italian college student. Betsy and Amanda talk about their roots, their favorite wars, and how they make ideas. Then, Traci…
ListenFrozen Wogurt
Charlie Sanders, Betsy Sodaro, and Ryan Meharry will show you what happens when you decide to live the no sock lifestyle on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also follow Batman’s brother as he fights crime, josh around as they tape…
ListenLIVE from the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa
Joe Wengert, Betsy Sodaro, and Jon Gabrus expose the truth behind the platypus on today’s improv4humans with Matt Besser LIVE from the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa! We’ll also take a peek into Willy Wonka’s idea room, see what 3rd graders…
ListenBonus: Best of Vol. 5: The Nasty Hits
All the way from shitting robots to smegma cheese shops and beyond! It's the bonus best of improv4humans with Matt Besser aka the nasty hits featuring Ian Roberts, Lauren Lapkus, Joe Wengert, Tim Meadows, Charlie Sanders, Betsy Sodaro, John Gemberling, Stephanie Allynne,…
ListenLIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival
Betsy Sodaro, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh join Matt Besser LIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival. Tune in to this week's improv4humans to hear where and when your boyfriend should be sexually relieving himself, what to do if your poo-loggers are on strike,…
ListenWhat Does the Fonz Say?
Never Not Funny host Jimmy Pardo is back to chat about Twitter snitches, how much money he made in 1990, and his award winning podcast Never Not Funny joining Earwolf on today's b-b-b-onus episode of Comedy Bing Bong Theory! Then, Voda the…
ListenBonus Cut: My Body's My Board
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, and Charlie Sanders return to finally find out who wins in the age old battle of body surfers and board surfers on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new…
ListenSlime Boy
Wake up from that power nap and join Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, and Charlie Sanders on this week's improv4humans! Find out what happens when Boy Scouts take over America, the truth about french kissing, and how special types of ecstasy pills help…
ListenBonus Cut: Rose hip Oil
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver love the smell of improv in the morning! They’re back to hunt for the one and only rose hip oil on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! You can now get the UCB…
ListenComa Counting
Tim Meadows, Betsy Sodaro, Mary Holland, and Drew Tarver are all on today’s special improv5humans! Listen as they break some shocking news to a recovering coma patient, visit a succulent and authentic chinese restaurant, and handle a swarm of homeless customers as…
ListenBonus Cut: The Video Room
Casey Wilson, Chad Carter, Sean Conroy, and Betsy Sodaro find out that the local church’s video room has been used for other purposes on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans! Don’t forget to that you can now get Matt Besser’s new comedy…
ListenBear Suit
Casey Wilson, Betsy Sodaro, Sean Conroy, and Chad Carter join Matt Besser in an effort to continue to make improv4humans the best podcast in the universe! They’ll deal with an attempted bank robbery, hear the wisdom of a 102 year old grandmother,…
ListenFoodie Terrorists
Join Billy Merritt, Andy Secunda, and Betsy Sodaro as they dive into a war between foodies on today’s improv4humans! They’ll do what it takes to look cool at a vampire rave, try to survive a life long game of assassin, and communicate…
ListenIt's Your Choice To Suck A Dick
Betsy Sodaro, Jeff Hiller, and Colton Dunn are here to say it’s your choice to suck a dick on today’s improv4humans! Victoria Jackson bailed so the gang decided to create scenes based on clips from her interview on Howard Stern. Everything from…
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