Improv Books & Podcasts
Here are a few recommended improv books and podcasts that we think you might find useful and interesting.
Recommended Improv Books
UCB Manual
The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual is a comprehensive guide to the UCB style of long form comedy improvisation.
Will Hines - How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth
Will Hines includes improv exercises, tips, and examples interspersed between a narrative of his own experiences with this amazingly fun art form.
Jake Jabbour - Elevator Farts
Exercises, Offers, and Notes of Encouragement for Improvising (Lapbook)
Recommended Improv Podcasts
Yes, Also - Suzi Barrett
In this love letter to improv comedy, comedian Suzi Barrett deep dives with veteran improvisers about their journeys through improv.
Improv4Humans with Matt Besser
Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show Asssscat, Matt brings you a fully improvised weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe.
The Meat Improv
A podcast where comedians tell true, “meaty” stories from their lives to inspire longform improv comedy. Hosted by Josh Simpson, Jake Jabbour.