Podcast
New Besties
Hosted by Emma Skinner, Rhett Sosebee · EN
Join Improv Asylum comedians Rhett Sosebee and Emma Skinner, two vibrant (aka queer) personalities from Boston, as they explore the intricacies of their friendship and the journey that led them to become inseparable best friends. Along the way, they’ll reflect on how these past stories and experiences shape their relationship with current events and trends. Tune in weekly for engaging discussions, culture, laughter, and a glimpse into the evolving journey of two friends who are now...NEW BESTIES.
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Judas Caesar
Mar 2501:03:11Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma recap the Oscars, talk about Rhett's haircut (with full creative credit to Emma), and do a deep dive into Hamnet. But most importantly, they spend a large majority of the episode doing the scuba.
Transcribe →Emily Boots Dickinson
Mar 901:03:49Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma connect virtually in the wake of the Big Boston Blizzard of 2026 to discuss Emma's first tattoo, the 2020 film I'm Thinking of Ending Things, and Beabadoobee. Then, Rhett introduces a new segment dedicated to analyzing lyrics, which both he and Emma take incredibly seriously.
Transcribe →I'm Being Awesome Today
Feb 2301:14:53Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma return from their holiday hiatus to catch up on several recent movie releases: Wuthering Heights, The Moment, Pillion, and Send Help. They also discuss The Traitors before giving rousing performances inspired by the “Wide Awake” harmony trend for their Vocal Challenge of the Week.
Transcribe →John Cena's Recital
Nov 2001:01:20Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma kick things off with some poetry before explaining how rooms are assigned at the Khia Asylum. Then, they get candid about their feelings on The Life of a Showgirl and revisit the unforgettable death of Allison's mom in Teen Wolf. The rest of the episode turns into chaos as they express their excitement (mostly through song) for Wicked: For Good.
Transcribe →Now Who Is Lola?
Nov 1300:48:22Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma recap their Halloweens, dive into Grok and Rhett’s AI video obsession, absolutely slay the vocal challenge of the week, and break down Bugonia.
Transcribe →Lost in the Fog
Oct 1101:25:12Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma read selections from the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans and introduce a new segment (Vocal Challenge of the Week) before doing a deep dive into Paramore, Hayley Williams, and her new album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.
Transcribe →The Long Walk...in Heels!
Oct 301:30:34Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma catch up on several weeks of culture with topics including: Man's Best Friend, Renee Rapp, the rapture, AI videos online, and Katseye. Then they do improv inspired by The Long Walk.
Transcribe →Foxy (w/ Rosemary Ellis West)
Sep 401:53:17Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma sit down with Rosemary Ellis West as she becomes everyone’s new bestie. They discuss the origin of their friendship and dive into everything Rosemary — playing wolves at recess, an aversion to bathrooms, sexy bears at book fairs, wicked kings, Michael Jackson and so much more! This inspires some truly… unique improv.
Transcribe →Ten Toes Down (Maddy's Version)
Aug 2801:07:23Tap to summarizeIn response to Taylor Swift's announcement of her new album The Life of a Showgirl, Rhett and Emma reach out to bestie and proud Swiftie Maddy Lenny for her thoughts on all things Taylor (this episode was recorded pre-engagement announcement).
Transcribe →um...HALP?!
Aug 2101:17:20Tap to summarizeRhett and Emma recap Emma's birthday and compare their Labubus. They also talk about the Culture Awards and a very special show Rhett did before doing their most unhinged improv yet.
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