Will Hines
Will Hines is an actor and writer who has performed at UCBT since November 2000. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he performers with The Smokes, and in the weekly show “Your F**ked Up Family.” He’s also a member of the UCBT-NY improv team The Stepfathers. He writes sketch and dabbles in stand-up like some arrogant swaggering dilettante who can just do whatever the hell he feels like, art be damned. In the past he’s been a member of many improv and sketch teams including 1985, GameFace, Primal Bias and Monkeydick. Yeah, that last one was a dumb name.
Guest Appearances
What Remains of Edith Finch with Will Hines
Will Hines returns to the show to talk about What Remains of Edith Finch with Nick and Heather! They talk about how complete the experience feels, what games Will has 100% since he last appeared, the grim nature of the story and…
ListenMy Octopus Fiancée
Will Hines, Allyn Pintal, Greg Gallant, and Colin McGurk join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about hating on Disney, the My Octopus Teacher guy, and an anti-mask grocery protest. Plus, middle schoolers break dress code and Chris Stapleton…
ListenOut Of Ideas? with Will Hines
Ohhh hellooo! The incredible Will Hines returns to join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to proudly present: Out Of Ideas?: The Musical! Enjoy classics like “If You’re Going Anywhere, You’re A Stair,” “The Freedom You Feel In a Jeep (I’m…
ListenColin Quinn's Dream Presentation
Comedian extraordinaire Colin Quinn joins Scott to talk about his new HBO Max special “Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show,” his new book “Overstated,” and his dream SNL cast. Then, park ranger Margery Kershaw returns to talk about her…
ListenWill Hines, Our Election Friend
The Boys welcome back WILL HINES to explain what the heck even happened.
ListenSave Our Stages LIVE Pt. 2 with Austin Lucas
Musical guest Austin Lucas joins improvisers Horatio Sanz, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines for part two of the special #SaveOurStages livestream supporting the National Independent Venue Association! Austin plays songs that inspire scenes about confusing personality choices, doctors with fatalistic attitudes, and…
ListenAndy Samberg Is Not Family
Andy Samberg of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Saturday Night Live fame is back to talk to Scott about his movie Palm Springs including working with J.K. Simmons and how Cristin Milioti was cast. The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis, Jefferson Dutton) play…
ListenBeer with Judy Greer Award
America’s favorite actress Judy Greer (Archer, Arrested Development) joins Scott to talk about the horror comedy “Good Boy” on Hulu, creating a Judy Greer award, and the story of her high school turtle. Then, talent agent Sprague the Whisperer returns to pitch…
ListenThe Best of i4h Vol. 11
Please enjoy this compilation of some of the best scenes from 2019! These performances feature James Adomian, Horatio Sanz, Jessica McKenna, Jon Gabrus, Joel Spence, Alex Fernie, Sean Conroy, Dhruv Uday Singh, James Mastraieni, Matt Newell, John Gemberling, Andy Daly, Don Fanelli,…
ListenAbbey Road’s Worst Review
Will Hines, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Joel Spence and Johnny Meeks join Matt Besser for scenes about coping with a Christmas goodie shortage, auditioning with an awful voice, and talking up a minor injury for fast treatment. Plus, buying tickets for an…
ListenJack FM Bumpers
Comedian extraordinaire Matt Braunger joins Scott to talk about his new record “Please Hold Me,” filling up the hours to self generate, and married life. Then, book seller Lester Brads stops by to talk about his mobile book business. Plus, Murf and…
ListenSurgeon Simulator (w/ Will Hines)
WIll Hines (UCB, Screw It! We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics) joins Nick and Heather to discuss the first-person surgical simulation game, Surgeon Simulator. They talk about Will's recent journey into gaming, the frustrating and disorienting nature of the game's controls, and…
ListenWILD Against Hugs
Musical trio WILD joins improvisers Vic Michaelis, Ronnie Adrian, and Will Hines for this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! WILD performs songs that inspire scenes about the stress of answering the front door, taking vengeful inspiration from poetry, strong stances on hugging,…
Listen2019 Holiday Spectacular
Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason “The Dink Dink Man” Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, Scott’s nephew Todd, historian Darren Matichek, Santa…
ListenPetite Modeling
Intern Gino Lambardo joins Scott to talk about his new podcast The Gino Lambardo Show on Stitcher Premium. Then, Claudia O’Doherty returns to talk about recently winning a petite modeling competition that her mother entered her in. Later, physical therapist Stanley Chamberlin…
ListenJake Troth and the Hot Milk
Musical guest Jake Troth joins improvisers Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Toni Charline, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Jake performs an acoustic set of songs that inspires scenes about an ice hotel, an optimistic ship captain, navigating the friend zone, couples’…
ListenTom Scharpling and Will Hines, Our Third Host Audition
TOM SCHARPLING returns for another attempt to become the third host with guest WILL HINES. This episode is sponsored by Honey (www.joinhoney.com/theboys), NHTSA, and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/theboys).
ListenMajor League Bees
Comedian and musician extraordinaire Tim Heidecker joins Scott to talk about his new album "What the Brokenhearted Do..." and demonstrate a surprising talent. Then bee advocate Lester Gayle joins to remind everyone how scary bees really are. Plus, local news station cameraman…
ListenThe People Walker
Will Hines, Lennon Parham, and Katie Dippold join Matt Besser for scenes about finding shame in their stories, setting boundaries with a houseguest, and offering un-creepy compliments to strangers. Plus, a new homeowner gets confronted for their design choices, a human walker…
ListenFour...Dollars Hundred
Stand-up, writer, actor and certified bon vivant David Cross joins Scott to discuss his new comedy special “Oh, Come On!”, the origins of his surname, and potential epitaphs. Plus, basketball coach Louis Green shows up to seek new employment, and later, former…
Listen10th 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…
ListenNow It's Time For A Breakdown
Musician Dan Mangan returns to talk to Scott about his new album “More or Less” and perform songs from it. Then, session musician Randy Useless stops by to not brag about his work. Plus, website owner Jimmy-Bug Brickhouse drops by to talk…
ListenWeirdamony Alimony Tony
Humorist John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman, Vacationland) joins Scott to talk about secret families, what he did to prepare for officiating a wedding, and his career as the character “Monica Geller” on Friends. Then, Alimony Tony stops by to sing some of…
Listen2018 Holiday Spectacular
Join Scott as he invites old friends and new friends to celebrate the greatest Holiday tradition, the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason “Heynong Man” Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, Santa Claus, Big Sue Claus, Rudi North, John Lennon, and…
ListenThe White Album’s 50th Anniversary
Will Hines, Joel Spence, and Brett Morris join Matt Besser to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ White Album! They’ll pick apart their favorite tracks from the 2018 remaster, inspiring scenes about introducing a friend with a confusing amount of names,…
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…
Listen1-800 Jingles
Ben Schwartz of Solo Bolo fame joins Scott to talk about his new film Blue Iguana, which commercial would make a great movie, and the last album they bought physically. Then, Phil Shorts the Puzzle Master and Hypnoto the Mesmerist stop by…
ListenSpilling Tea
Will Hines, Shaun Diston, and Seth Morris join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They’ll introduce us to a human doormat, a registered poser, and a student who takes lunch wherever he pleases. Plus, we’ll hear about a “history of the future”…
ListenBest of i4h Vol. 8
The humons have voted, and here are your favorite scenes of 2017! These performances feature Andy Daly, Bob Dassie, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Stephanie Allynne, Mookie Blaiklock, Craig Rowin, Brandon Gardner, Tim Meadows, Shaun Diston, Chad Carter, Horatio Sanz, Rafe…
ListenEverything Is Horrible and Wonderful
Author (and Harris Wittels’ sister) Stephanie Wittels Wachs joins Scott this week to discuss her new book “Everything Is Horrible And Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss.” Stephanie discusses her book, stories of growing up with Harris, and…
ListenScrew It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song
Welcome to the very first episode of Matt Besser's new podcast, Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About How Twist And Shout Is The Worst Beatles Song. Matt is joined this week by engineer Brett Morris, rock and roll doctor David Fricke…
ListenDead Body Rap
CBB OG Rob Huebel joins Scott to talk about his new YouTube Red show “Do You Want To See A Dead Body?”, his idea for an all whispering podcast, and to play a bit of his rap single “Dead Body Rap.” Then,…
ListenAlways Sad, Always Happy (w/ Will Hines)
Will Hines (Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles) joins Zach and Jess for the new musical "Always Sad, Always Happy": a tale of spies, ruptured organs, bread, and of course... love. "We Really Hit The Mark in Denmark", "Sneaky…
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…
ListenAnthony King, Will Hines: Drama vs. Drama
Welcome to the 419th episode of Drama vs. Drama with your hosts Burt Lamps (Will Hines) and Caulfield Burgerman (Anthony King)! As always you will hear a discussion of intense and driving 1970s cinema when film was real and tough. This week…
ListenCory Branan and the Magnet Dog Pack
Cory Branan returns along with Will Hines, Sean Conroy, Mary Holland, and Seth Morris for a musical improv4humans! Cory plays songs off his new album “Adios” that inspire scenes about toilet paper slogans, goofy high school sports nicknames, and an overly affectionate…
ListenThe Auditions
Jessica St. Clair, Lennon Parham, and Will Hines join Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! They perform scenes about a group audition involving jetpacks, having your name drawn out by an improv coach, and a couple that won’t tolerate peeking while kissing.…
ListenSean Spicer Binds His Penis (w/ Will Hines)
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer (Will Hines) discusses his upcoming “transition” from the Trump administration and why he couldn’t get a photo with Spiderman on Hollywood Blvd, in between punching himself in the crotch. Plus: Mark is going to Burning…
ListenError 502
Comedian Joe Mande joins Scott to talk about his new special “Joe Mande’s Award-Winning Comedy Special” on Netflix, his social media stunt where be bought his followers, and the 2017 NBA Draft. Then, Jesse “The Mind, Body, and Soul” Ventura has been…
ListenThe Dream Lords
Wake up from your slumber and listen to actress Andrea Savage as she joins Scott and intern Gino to talk about her new TV show “I’m Sorry” on this week’s Comedy Bang! Bang! You’ll also hear Morpheus, The Dream Lord stop by…
ListenAmherst Fighting Whittier Johnny Poets
Andy Daly and Will Hines join Matt Besser this week for scenes about knock-off telemarketers, defeating an improv team with clever suggestions, and the “realest” Goofy at Disneyland. Later, we get an update on the Amherst mascot nominations, and a former Subway…
ListenPleats, Please!
Comedian and podcast host Kurt Braunohler joins Scott to show off his fancy New York vocabulary, tell us about his new comedy special, and help figure out the length of a dog's month. Later, cyclist Johnny Bikes drops by to share tips…
Listen2016 Holiday Spectacular
Scott is having the holiday blues and has some old friends and new friends join him to cheer him up on this year’s Holiday episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! Expect appearances by future CBB host Jason Mantzoukas, intern Gino Lambardo, John Lennon…
ListenRichard Nixon's Ghost Is the Original Prankster (w/ Will Hines)
While messing with a Ouija board in studio, Mark & Pete summon the “crookedorkable” ghost of former President Richard Nixon (Will Hines). After discussing Nixon’s favorite nickname for Henry Kissinger and how the afterlife has affected his marriage, they resolve to put…
ListenThis Is Your Boy Troy
Scott and Scott are reunited as Adam Scott of U Talkin' U2 To Me? fame returns to this week's Comedy Bang! Bang! Adam Scott Aukerman chat about Adam's graduation from mime school, Chris Kelly's new film Other People, and for a new…
ListenJim Gaffigan Says No
Comedian extraordinaire Jim Gaffigan joins the prestigious Comedy Bang! Bang! 1st Timers Club! Jim and Scott chat about why strawberries suck, having his real family be in TV car commercials, and what he wants the world to know about his TV Land…
ListenMichael Dean Damron with The Musical Toilet
Southern rock musician Michael Dean Damron joins Will Hines, Mike Hanford, Anthony Atamanuik, Craig Rowin and Matt Besser for a music episode of improv4humans. Michael's songs inspire scenes about a man who wants to take a woman's foot in marriage and a…
ListenGuess the Bigfoot
Will Hines, Stephanie Allynne and Alex Fernie join Matt Besser on this week's improv4humans. A ghost writer struggles to transcribe a vague musician, and a classroom discussion about a hypothetical flood gets out of hand. Also, Stephanie's friends try to convince her…
ListenI Got Your Results
Lady Dynamite star Maria Bamford is back on this week's Comedy Bang! Bang! Maria and Scott chat about how her new Netflix show Lady Dynamite is loosely based on her having to deal with mental health issues, Hollywood facts, and doing her…
ListenWill Hines: Podbury High with Bill Bines
Welcome to Podbury High, the podcast of Westbury High School with your host/English teacher Bill Bines (Will Hines)! In every episode we try to highlight the positive accomplishments of our student body. Joining Bill this week is top student ray of sunshine…
ListenAsk the UCB: Playing Gay Improv Characters
In this bonus Ask the UCB episode, Matt Besser, Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines discuss playing gay improv characters and improvising with what you know. Make sure to sign up for Seeso.com to get Matt Besser’s new standup special “Besser…
ListenMr. Nice Guy
Seth Morris, Eugene Cordero, and Will Hines deal with the most bad ass nice guy on this week's improv4humans with Matt Besser! They also see David Blaine upset over another magician stealing his trick, find out what 7-Eleven customers will do if…
Listen2015 Holiday Spectacular
2015 Holiday Spectacular Ho! Ho! Ho! BLECH! It's the most wonderful TIME of the year, the Holiday episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! is upon us and our most dearest of friends (and a complete stranger) stop by including intern Gino Lambardo, John…
ListenRomantic Tommy D
Wonderful musician Peaches makes her CBB debut along with the return of contest winner Claudia O’Doherty who serves as co-host on this week’s bonus Comedy Bing! Bong! Peaches gets us more acquainted with her music by performing songs from her latest album…
ListenCafeteriapalooza
From setting fire to a couch on the Tonight Show to his groundbreaking first appearance on Comedy Bang! Bang! The one and only Bobcat Goldthwait is back to talk about catching up with his Police Academy pals, his new documentary Call Me…
ListenApes Will Fight If We Must
Will Hines, Mike Still, and Joe Wengert are humons living in the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on this week’s improv4humans with Matt Besser! We’ll hear how an undercover cop infiltrates a group of 16 year-olds at a concert, the…
ListenDavid Letterman, Our Close Friend
The guys have several apologies to make concerning their recent Comedy Bang Bang appearance and Best Of episode. Then it's the premiere of the first episode of the new Rotten Tomatoes Podcast presented by Wolf Cool, followed by an appearance from rogue…
ListenScrunchy Face
Celebrate Mem Day with Nick Swardson as he tells us all about what it’s like touring in the same bus as Alice Cooper, the groundbreaking topics he covers in his new stand-up special “Taste It,” and life on the West side of…
ListenAcroSage Barefoot Boogie
Bob shines a light on a new friendship he has gained with his special guest Donald Nills (Will Hines), an assistant manager of the night shift at CVS as well as an AcroSage massage therapist. Donald tells us about how he found the…
ListenMarriage Money
Will Hines, Gilli Nissim, Dhruv Uday Singh, Kale Hills, and Heather Woodward join Matt Besser for an unprecedented improv6humans! We’ll see what it’s like when J.K. Simmons walks into the OZ writers room, find out what exactly is marriage money, and hear…
ListenWhat's Your Profession?
Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Gil Ozeri, and Will Hines are all participants on Survivor in a special improv5humans with Matt Besser! They’ll also visit an awful joke telling dentist’s office, experience the worst road rage, and explore what happens when a witness…
ListenMusical Organs
Ground Floor stars Skylar Astin & Rory Scovel are two bros that are today’s Comedy Bean Bag! Skylar, Rory, & Scott chat about the new season of TBS's Ground Floor, which songs will be in Pitch Perfect 2, and Rory's future comedy…
ListenCory Branan and the Google Goggles
Special musical guests Cory Branan & Taylor Locke joins Jon Gabrus, Will Hines, and Drew Spears to create the next gen Google Goggles in a musical edition of improv4humans with Matt Besser! Cory & Taylor play songs that inspire scenes about feeling…
ListenGameface
Joe Wengert, Will Hines, Neil Casey, and Mitch Magee were all in a five man UCB sketch team in NYC called Gameface. Now they are a four man improv team that performs in Los Angeles and are on today's improv4humans with Matt…
ListenReverse April Fools
This week's Comedy Bing Buh has Scott & co-host Traci Rearden welcome back Patton Oswalt to answer some burning questions in honor of his new special Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time. How many guns should a person own? What exactly is a…
ListenScott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich, Our Business Associates
Hayes and Sean dish on their relationship with Kanye during a round of "Snail Mail Roulade" and then give listeners a peek into the inner workings of the Earwolf machine as Scott Ankerman and Jeff Ullrich enter a live negotiation with Hayes,…
ListenBonus Cut: New L.A. County Seal
Michael Delaney, Will Hines, and Anthony King are back to join Matt Besser for another edition of What’s Bothering You? in which they create a new L.A. County seal on this week’s bonus improv4humans. Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt…
ListenMikey Liked It
This precious episode of improv4humans is jam packed with the cutest improvisers in the universe, Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Anthony King and of course, your host Matt Besser. Tune in to hear about the REAL origins of the show 'The Walking Dead',…
ListenBonus: Ask the UCB
Michael Delaney, Will Hines, and Anthony King join Matt Besser to discuss what's more important in improv. Raw talent? Or practice? Hear their thoughts in another edition of Ask the UCB! Make sure to get the UCB Comedy Improv Manual, Matt Besser’s new comedy album…
ListenLIVE from DCM 15 Pt. 1
Recorded LIVE from the 15th Annual Del Close Marathon in New York is part 1 of an epic improv4humans featuring an amazing roster of improvisers that include Chad Carter, Will Hines, Kate Riley, Chris Gethard, Jordan Klepper, Shannon O’Neill, Adam Frucci, Jeremy…
ListenCareer in Public Relations
Sean and Hayes expand the format of the show as they discover hashtags, get into whats stakes were on the line during the battle rounds on The Voice, and share their favorite moments of the food auction on Survivor. Neil Casey and…
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