Attitudes!
Beautiful Stories
Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata
Bitch Sesh
Bonanas for Bonanza
Comedy Bang Bang
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
Culture Kings
Factually! with Adam Conover
Fake The Nation
Full Release with Samantha Bee
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Hello From The Magic Tavern
Homophilia
How Did This Get Made?
How Did This Get Played?
In Bed with Nick and Megan
I Weigh with Jameela Jamil
Office Ladies
Queery with Cameron Esposito
Scam Goddess
Superego
Spanish Aquí Presents
The Three Questions with Andy Richter
Unspooled
Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari
We Called Your Mom
Paul Rust
Paul Rust is an actor, writer, and comedian living in Los Angeles. As an actor, Rust has appeared in the films I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER, directed by Chris Columbus, and INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, directed by Quentin Tarantino. In television, Paul has appeared in PARKS AND RECREATION, SUPER FUN NIGHT, COMEDY BANG! BANG!, and many more. He was also a writer on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and COMEDY BANG! BANG! and frequently performs improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, CA.
Along with Judd Apatow and Lesley Arfin, Paul is the co-creator and executive producer of Netflix’s series, LOVE, in which he plays a leading role opposite Gillian Jacobs. Paul co-wrote the script for the Pee Wee Herman movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday with Paul Reubens, which Judd Apatow produced.
Guest Appearances
The Fix-It Guys
Friends of the show Paul Rust and Neil Campbell join Scott to talk about the shows they’ve been working on, their Moby Dick reboot, and Paul shares some New No-Nos. Then, The Fix-It Guys Gary and Clev stop by to demonstrate how…
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The 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…
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Pilot Season
Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Vic Michaelis join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll follow the life of a Hot Cross Buns prodigy, attend a bible-weather study, and meet a commercial actor seeking recognition. Plus, pilot season synopses inspire scenes about…
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (w/ Paul Rust)
Paul Rust (In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust, Love) joins Nick and Heather to talk about one of the most legendarily bad games of all time, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial for Atari 2600! They talk about Paul's love of E.T.,…
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Holy Mohel-y: LIVE from DCM 21
Danielle Schneider, Craig Rowin, Chad Carter, Mary Holland, Paul Rust, Tim Meadows, and musical guest Radical Face join Matt Besser LIVE from the 21st annual Del Close Marathon! They perform scenes about a Mother’s Day ruined by injury, panning for gold at…
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10th Anniversary Part 2
Scott Aukerman celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Comedy Bang! Bang! by implementing a true open door policy and welcomes fan favorite guests of the show over the last 10 years! Part Two Featuring: Thomas Middleditch Adam Scott Chelsea Peretti Nick Kroll Drew…
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The Best of Meta Vol. 1
Please enjoy volume one of the all-time best i4h scenes about improv, Matt Besser, Earwolf, and all things meta! This compilation features amazing performances by Tim Meadows, Joe Wengert, John Gemberling, Zach Woods, Colton Dunn, Charlie Sanders, Sean Conroy, Billy Merritt, Paul…
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RIP Mean Gene Okerlund
Mary Holland, Eugene Cordero, Paul Rust, and Neil Campbell join Matt Besser for a special LIVE improv4humans recorded at SF Sketchfest 2019! They take audience suggestions that inspire scenes about a theatrical basketball team, a substitute wrestling announcer, and overconfident horseback riders.…
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Of Mice and Men(tal Issues)
Things get zany when Squeaks, John’s longtime guitar tech and little gray mouse (Paul Rust) drops by to answer questions and reminisce. You can find seasons 2-4, plus new weekly episodes of season 5, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month trial,…
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Best 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…
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Don't Stop or We'll Die
Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are pop music sensation Don’t Stop or We’ll Die! They join Mookie Blaiklock and Matt Besser this week for a special improv4humans. Paul and Michael share sample tracks of their new album that inspire scenes about a…
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LeBron James' Last Words Before He Turns To Ash
Paul Rust and Mookie Blaiklock join Matt Besser for another improv4humans! They perform scenes about a child with a doglike cough, an office confrontation over using bottled water in the coffee maker, and the origin of the twins from The Shining. Later,…
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Friday The 13th 13th Live at The Dynasty Typewriter Co-hosted by Paul Rust with Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross
Matt and guest co-host Paul Rust are joined by actors Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross of the Friday The 13th franchise live from the Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles! They talk about how Robbi feels about being the first…
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In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust
Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of 'In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,' you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love…
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In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust
Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of 'In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,' you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love…
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In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust
Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of 'In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,' you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love…
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Gish Gallop
Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Neil Casey join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! We’ll hear scenes about getting stuck on a fence after eating mushrooms, a fake doctor who infiltrates a hospital, and an overly suspicious checkout lady. Plus, Al Roker…
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Solid As A Rock
Paul Rust and Claudia O’Doherty of Netflix’s LOVE return to this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! They chat about getting haircuts on the set, Claudia’s typewriter, and Paul shares some New No-Nos. Then, musicians and geologists Bashford and Franklin stop by to sing…
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Episode 050: Indiana Jonesing with Paul Rust
Paul Rust joins the Boys of Bonding to discuss the similarities between the 007 and Indiana Jones franchises.
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Honeysheets
Actor/comedian Paul Rust returns for this week’s Who Charted! He gives the scoop on his band Don’t Stop or We’ll Die’s new album while they count down Billboard’s Top 5 Streaming Songs. Later, Paul reflects on how his kids will interpret his…
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Paul Rust
Passing the peas with Paul Rust. This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: PARDO), Casper Mattresses (www.casper.com/PARDO) and Vice Principals on HBO.
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Dipshit Understudy
Paul Rust, Danielle Schneider, and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They take suggestions that inspire scenes about an anti-hypochondriac, terrible baby nurse candidates, and carving your name into a whale for love. Plus, the Budweiser family takes brand…
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The Freak
SNL’s Kyle Mooney joins Scott as well as Benny and Barrett Bachelor aka The Bachelor Brothers on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang!, babe. They talk about Kyle’s new movie Brigsby Bear, The Bachelor Bros.’ new musical acts, and Kyle’s dream SNL cast.…
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Pen Pals - Episode 1: Romeo & Juliet
To hear more episodes from the series Pen Pals go to http://www.stitcherpremium.com/penpals and use promo code PENPALS at checkout to receive 1-month of our premium service for free! After their suicides, a posthumous textathon between Romeo and Juliet reveals he somehow wound up…
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Liquid Meal Spheres
"Love"-ers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust join Scott to talk about grilling auditionees for their show and why fire hydrants belong in the New No-Nos. Plus, children's entertainer Big Chunky Bubbles returns to discuss his favorite chowders and the proper methods of…
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The Best of i4h Vol. 7
The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2016. These performances feature James Adomian, Mary Holland, Jon Gabrus, John Gemberling, Gil Ozeri, Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey, Pam Murphy, Ian Roberts, Sean Clements, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino, Nicole Parker, Paul…
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Return to Suicide House Part Tricks-or-Treats
Oh no! Scott has been tricked again on his way to the Earwolf Studios and instead has arrived to the Werewolf Studios deep inside Suicide House on 1122 Boogie Woogie Avenue. The ghoulish Beuford le Barron welcomes Scott alone this time around…
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Sing A Long Experiment #2
Mookie Blaiklock, Anthony Atamanuik, Paul Rust, and Danielle Schneider join Matt Besser for part two of the great Sing A Long Experiment! Songs by Billy Joel, Kenny Rogers, and The Doors inspire scenes about conducting an affair with your drink, a sponge-haired…
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Marilyn Monroebot
Jon Gabrus, Nicole Parker, and Paul Rust join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans for scenes about the dangers of animal trading cards, an urban survivalist, and the trials of a horny ghost. Plus, we'll get to know the new interns, and…
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Election (w/ Paul Rust)
Paul Rust of LOVE on Netflix joins Devin & Amy this week to nominate the Alexander Payne 1999 film Election into The Canon! The movie stars Matthew Broderick as Jim McAllister, a popular high school social studies teacher in suburban Omaha, Nebraska,…
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Attitude-driven Apparel
Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock and Craig Rowin join Matt Besser on improv4humans this week. They improvise about losing track of time before attending a clock expo and loyal customers who dislike a restaurant's bizarre new staff. Also, valet drivers go out of…
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LOVE Is Thicker Than Water
The co-creator and co-stars of the new Netflix original series LOVE, Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs return on this week's Comedy Bang! Bang! They'll talk all about their new show in full detail (including how many butts we will see), Gillian shares…
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Boyfriend Pillow: LIVE from UCBSunset
Happy New Years humons! Tim Meadows, Paul Rust, Stephanie Allynne, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to ask humons about the worst gifts they've received this holiday season on a LIVE improv4humans from the UCB’s Sunset theater in Hollywood California! Listen as…
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IWTT Classic: Inglourious Basterds with Paul Rust
Matt Gourley digs back into the classic I Was There Too vault to bring out a wonderful conversation about his favorite Quentin Tarantino movie. Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role…
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Return to Suicide House Part Boo
A frightening occurrence has fallen upon the Earwolf Studios once again to turn it into the Werewolf Studios deep within the Suicide House! The ghoulish brothers Beuford and Messmore le Barron are back to make Scott KnottsScaryMan's life a living hell and…
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Paul Rust
Actor, comedian, writer Paul Rust joins Jensen and Matty to talk about getting into UCB-LA early on in 2005 when the theatre opened, working with Quentin Tarantino, writing the new Pee-Wee Herman movie with Paul Reubens, his new Netflix show LOVE, Little…
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Tick Tock Clawk
Start the clock! Maxwell Keeper aka The Time Keeper, an observer and celebrator of time is back on a bonus Comedy Bing Bong to spend some precious time with Scott and company. They’ll have a grand ol’ time with the world’s most…
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Paul Rust Again, Our Close Friend
Hayes and Sean had a tragic mishap with their phones so they're using this week's episode to reach out with some critical messages. Then, Paul Rust, the head editor of lifestyle magazine "Grauman's" is on the show again to go deeper into the…
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No Joke Thieves Allowed (@FatJew)
Paul Rust, Mookie Blaiklock, and Mike Mitchell join Matt Besser to make a meal of joke thief Josh Ostrovsky aka “The Fat Jew” on this week’s improv4humans! Their discussion of the recent plagiarism backlash will serve as inspiration for improvised scenes about…
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Collected Stories Vol. 1: The Best Of I Was There Too
On a special episode of I Was There Too, Matt shares a compilation of some of the best stories from the last year’s guests. From the ups and downs of improvised lines with Paul F. Tompkins in There Will Be Blood, to…
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Inglourious Basterds with Paul Rust
Prepare to be transported back to World War II as Paul Rust talks to Matt about his role as Private First Class Andy Kagan in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. Paul tells us about nerding out over movies with Tarantino the first time…
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Whiplash Ft. Armen
Matt finds Armen Weitzman hanging around the Earwolf studio and decides to have him sit in an alternate chair along with Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Paul Rust, and Neil Campbell. Will Armen flounder to initiate with a strong premise? Or will Armen…
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Funky Kong
Paul Rust, Pamela Murphy, and Dan Lippert check into a video game rehabilitation center on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also hear a first time concertgoer’s experience, get to the bottom of a grandma scam, and try to keep their…
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Project Funway
Don't ever stop listening to this podcast or Paul Rust, Harris Wittels, and Michael Cassady from our favorite comedy-pop crossover act Don't Stop or We'll Die will die from being unable to make your sides hurt from laughter here on a bonus…
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Bonus: 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,…
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Best of improv4humans Vol. 5
That time has come once again humans! The best of improv4humans with Matt Besser volume 5 is here featuring an amazing roster of the greatest improvisers in the universe including Joe Wengert, Sean Clements, Dominic Dierkes, Jason Mantzoukas, Lennon Parham, Jessica St.…
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Porta Potty Sushi
Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, Mookie Blaiklock, and Dan Klein join Matt Besser for an improv5humans that will make you think twice about where your sushi comes from. They'll explore the lives of different people trapped inside a basement, why you shouldn't pet…
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She's Upton, Not Uptight
It's time to unwind, get free, and listen to this week's Who Charted? with your host Kulap Vilaysack, and Wintah lover and cohost for the whole month while Howard is away, Armen Weitzman! This week Paul Rust, comedian and thunderous bass player…
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The 5th Anniversary Show!
IT'S BEEN 5 years of Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast and all your favorites have returned for a bro out sesh! Get ready to experience our unbelievable open door policy as friends of the show Marissa Wompler, Miss Listler, Jason Mantzoukas, and…
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Best of improv4humans Vol. 4
Humans, it's time for the best of improv4humans with Matt Besser volume 4 featuring a tremendous roster of the greatest improvisers including Andy Daly, Lennon Parham, John Gemberling, Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, Katie Dippold, Seth Morris, Alex Fernie, Ben Rodgers, Anthony King,…
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Comedy Bang Me!
Are you ready for some pet peeves from TV's own Chelsea Peretti? Things heat up on a Bang! Bang! After Dark as Chelsea gets deep about her thoughts on rental cars, dookie emojis, and DSLs. That's not all, we know you've been…
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Coward of the County
Joe Wengert, Paul Rust, and Mary Holland are back in the saddle on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They’ll turn into big babies, confront a dying grandfather with some truths, and take us behind the scenes on James Cameron's action film…
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2013 Holiday Spectacular
Ho! Ho! Ho! Surfing Santa wipeout! It’s time once again for the year end holiday episode of Comedy Bing Bong! with guests galore! Jason Mantzoukas returns with singer-songwriter Nick Lowe who’ll play some festive songs from his new Christmas record “Quality Street:…
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Bonus Cut: Buy Good Sh*t
Paul Rust, Sean Conroy, and Billy Merritt join Matt Besser to discuss why improv4humans didn’t make any Top Podcasts of 2013 lists and why nobody buys any new music on another edition of What’s Bothering You. Remember that you can now get…
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Six Inch Witch
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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Paul Rust, Our Close Friend
Sean and Hayes reveal the real next gen power players of the biz by going through their list of 15 Under 15 Hollywood Up and Comers. Then they educate listeners on what role each 10 Percentary brings to the table during 10…
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The Creeeeeeepy Halloween Special
Beware listeners, today's spOoOoky edition of Comedy Fang! Fang! might be too scary for the faint hearted but hopefully the zombie killing expertise of The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun will help you face your fears! Join Scott & Steven (if you dare)…
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Best of improv4humans Vol. 3
Join us in celebration of the 100th episode of the greatest podcast in the universe with some of your favorite improv4humans scenes featuring Seth Morris, Mookie Blaiklock, Will McLaughlin, Zack Pearlman, Adam Pally, John Gemberling, Mike Still, Joel Spence, Stephanie Allynne, Ben…
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Hands In The Air
Paul Rust, John Gemberling, Lauren Lapkus, and Brandon Johnson are here to give us their take on The Bachelorette, watch a professional ice cream taster at work, and test out the female version of the “popcorn trick” on a special improv5humans! Plus,…
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LIVE from San Diego Comic-Con
That’s right, it’s a b-b-b-bonus episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! recorded live from San Diego Comic-Con! IT’S BEEN a while since we’ve heard what’s up with Hot Dog and since we heard a couple of New No-Nos from CBB favorite Paul Rust!…
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Bonus Cut: Yo, Is "Yo, Is This Racist?" Racist?
Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, and John Gemberling once again join Matt Besser as they take a look at the generalizations made in the “Stereotypes in Sitcoms” episode of Yo, Is This Racist? on this week’s bonus episode of improv4humans. Attention humans, be…
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Animal Lovers
Join Matt Walsh, Paul Rust, and John Gemberling as they explore the world of animal lovers on today’s improv4humans! They’ll become a family of bonobos, treat you to a real special barbecued Thanksgiving, and get to the bottom of an incident that…
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The 4th Anniversary Extravaganza!
Join us as we celebrate the Four Year Anniversary of Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast! Acclaimed director David Wain returns with co-host Traci Rearden to experience the high capacity of our open door policy as a furious Marissa Wompler & a disinterested…
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Freaky The Rasta Clown
improv4humans continues to be the best podcast in the universe as Seth Morris, Brian Huskey, and Paul Rust joined Matt Besser for another livestreamed episode! Listen as they take a listener’s call, crap on some YouTube videos, and use a listener’s best…
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Please Claire-ify
Tim Heidecker is here to tell us about his new venture as Vice President of Alternative Merchandising for The Who on this week’s Comedy Bang Bang! Paul Rust is our cheesed off co-host who helps Scott demystify some American myths and brings…
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Gun Control
The recent events in Connecticut have inspired us to discuss the topic of gun control. Guests Paul Rust, Dominic Dierkes, and Sean Clements debate gun control with a human who Matt had a short dialogue with on Twitter. This episode’s also full…
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2012 Holiday Spectacular
It’s that time of year where you try to not get burned when roasting chestnuts over an open fire and have the whole family gather round the ol’ computer for a special holiday podcast treat! Scott welcomes fan favorite Harris Wittels as…
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New No-Nos
Intern Marissa Wompler, fear-based comic Jerrod Carmichael, and controversial comedian Paul Rust join Scott in a riveting discussion of penis pencils, politics, and a game of Would You Rather. New No-No: If you’re going to listen to this podcast, then guess what!…
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Mustard Girl
Fans of Gron Jovi, condiment-inspired tunes, and Pearl Jam are in store for a musical treat on improv4humans. Allow Paul Rust, Neil Campbell, and Mike Mitchell to entertain you. Just hope for their sakes that their comedy swords are of this era.…
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Chili and Cigarettes
Surprise! You are listening to impov4humans, a playground where all are welcome, even those with fat ankles. Matt Besser, Kevin Dorff, Paul Rust, and Alex Fernie are here to improvise scenes to make your long waits in traffic, the post office, and…
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Clones and Oliver Stones
Don't stop listening to this podcast or you know what will happen! Paul Rust, Harris Wittels, and Michael Cassady from our favorite comedy-pop crossover act Don't Stop or We'll Die are in the studio to jam out some tunes before their matrimonial…
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Best of Year Two!
Can you believe we've done Totally Laime for TWO WHOLE YEARS?! It is utter insanity, as is this episode where we go guestless and share some of our favorite moments from our past year of podcasting. Plus, how do we fare at…
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Bro-ing Out
On a hot summer day, what could be better than chilling out with a bunch of bros? Nothing, that's what! Rob Delaney, Jimmy Pardo, and Paul Rust join Scott for the ultimate Comedy Bang Bang chill sesh. They play some games, chat…
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Green Lantern
In darkest night Paul, June, Jason, and Paul Rust went to see Green Lantern. In brightest day they reunited to figure out what the hell happened. You'd think that the art of the comic book movie would be perfected by now, but…
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Prostate Exams!
He's the closest we're ever going to get to having Brad Pitt on TLP and we'll take it! Actor/Comedian PAUL RUST has us cracking up from the get go - he endured Andy's prostate exam story with poise, he told his almost…
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Fucking In The Dark
Few men are as well rounded as Paul "Rusty" Rust. He's versed in country western music and power pop, performs in comedies and Nazi action thrillers, and checks off every other box necessary to be the perfect chartist. He joins Howard and…
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Don't Stop or We'll Die
It's a wet, smelly, awkward orgy here at Glitter in the Garbage, and you're invited! Drew tells another telling tale about his lovely friend Seth and the horrors of hard drug use (unless you're a comedian and can pass it off as…
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Todd Barry Vs. Borders
Happy Thanksgiving to all you Earwolves out there! I don't know about you, but there are a LOT of things that we at Earwolf are thankful for. We're thankful that top-rated comedian Todd Barry can come do the show and talk to…
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Double Co-Hosts
An episode with two co-hosts? It cannot be! Well, it is…but, when they're The Sklar Brothers you can hardly call them two separate entities. With the comedic force of Scott, Jason and Randy, and Paul F. Tompkins, you'd think unfunny was impossible…that…
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