Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
23%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Judas Caesar

Mar 25, 2026 1h 3m

Rhett 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…

Emily Boots Dickinson

Mar 09, 2026 1h 3m

Rhett 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…

I'm Being Awesome Today

Feb 23, 2026 1h 14m

Rhett 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…

John Cena's Recital

Nov 20, 2025 1h 1m

Rhett 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…

Now Who Is Lola?

Nov 13, 2025 48m

Rhett 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.

Lost in the Fog

Oct 11, 2025 1h 25m

Rhett 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…

The Long Walk...in Heels!

Oct 03, 2025 1h 30m

Rhett 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.

Foxy (w/ Rosemary Ellis West)

Sep 04, 2025 1h 53m

Rhett 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…

Ten Toes Down (Maddy's Version)

Aug 28, 2025 1h 7m

In 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…

um...HALP?!

Aug 21, 2025 1h 17m

Rhett 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.

The Riff-Off but Worse

Aug 11, 2025 1h 13m

This episode is for the improv nerds!

American Horror Story: Rami Malek

Jul 24, 2025 1h 6m

Bebe Rexha, goths, Nicki, SZA, Coldplay, Glee, Ryan Murphy, and Rami Malek. These are just a few of the many topics Rhett and Emma spiral through before doing a little improv.

Ho and Also Hey

Jul 17, 2025 1h 10m

Rhett and Emma talk M3GAN 2.0, F1, Love Island, and Justin Bieber before doing tarot readings for each other. Then, they use their conversation to inspire some improv (it was bound to happen…

Approved by God

Jul 10, 2025 1h 4m

Rhett and Emma are back from their Pride Month break and ready to catch up on the important stuff: Benson Boone, Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Love Island, and yes...Labubus. They also recount a…

Lesbian Land Recognition

May 29, 2025 1h 14m

Rhett and Emma debate the importance of history and perform pieces they recently wrote for each other for a comedy show.

Oh Gay Can You See

May 15, 2025 57m

Rhett and Emma each perform their own rendition of the national anthem before going back in time to revisit some of their favorite cultural moments from before they met. They reflect on the country…

Live at Sphere

May 08, 2025 50m

Rhett and Emma reunite after a few weeks away for a chaotic catch-up. Topics range from Katy Perry in space and Jojo Siwa's cheating scandal to queer identity, Broadway shows they've seen recently,…

Gays in Lilly Pulitzer

Apr 17, 2025 1h 12m

Rhett and Emma break down The White Lotus' season three finale. They also find out which White Lotus character they would be.

Cool Off and Queen Out

Apr 10, 2025 1h 32m

Rhett and Emma discuss Eternal Sunshine Deluxe and their favorite Ariana Grande songs. They talk about Cory Booker's filibuster speech and give thought to what they could yap about for 25 hours.…

The Caged Rhett

Apr 03, 2025 1h 18m

Rhett gifts Emma with a cursed NeeDoh while they discuss the habitat of a newly discovered creature. They catch up on Severance and make their predictions for The White Lotus finale. Then, they…

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