UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade)

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Mentioned On

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von SmartLess Stavvy's World BETH'S DEAD Good Hang with Amy Poehler Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang So True with Caleb Hearon

Episode Mentions

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Apr 30, 2026

#656 - Fahim Anwar

“Mentioned as improv school pathway to SNL that Anwar researched but couldn't afford as young person”

Stand-up comedy craft and material developmentComedy store LA scene evolution and post-COVID migrationMTV Road Rules and early viral fame economics

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SmartLess · Apr 27, 2026

"Nick Kroll"

“Foundational improv theater where Kroll trained and saw formative performances by comedy pioneers”

Voice acting and animated character developmentNetflix scripted series production and longevityComedy writing partnerships and creative collaboration

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Stavvy's World · Apr 13, 2026

#176 - Zach Cherry

“Improv theater and training center where Zach Cherry trained and performed”

Improv vs Stand-up Comedy as Art FormsBody Dysmorphia and Insecurity in RelationshipsCPAP Therapy Adoption and Sleep Apnea Management

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BETH'S DEAD · Oct 29, 2025

EP1 - You Took Something Away From Me

“Improv theater in Los Angeles where Elizabeth performed and where Monica discovered the podcast through community connections”

Podcast history and early adoption (2010-2016)Community building through listener engagement and email responsesAdvice-giving podcast format and listener questions

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Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Oct 7, 2025

Rachel Dratch

“Amy Poehler co-founded UCB in New York after leaving Chicago's improv scene”

Comedy Writing and Character DevelopmentSecond City Training and Improv ComedySaturday Night Live Cast Experience

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Sep 24, 2025

"Tangent Zone" (w/ Jinkx Monsoon)

“Comedy theater and training ground for New York queer comedy community discussed”

Broadway casting and representation of queer performersRuPaul's Drag Race as platform for mainstream entertainment careersCharacter development and voice work in theatrical performance

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SmartLess · Sep 15, 2025

"Kate McKinnon"

“Comedy theater in New York where McKinnon trained and performed sketch for many years”

Saturday Night Live cast member experience and performance techniquesTransition from performance to literary authorship in middle-grade fictionCharacter development and voice work in comedy

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So True with Caleb Hearon · Jul 31, 2025

Ego Nwodim is a Giver

“Ego referenced her training at UCB and how the improv/sketch community taught her comedic fundamentals and audience dynamics”

Managing Public Perception and Personal IdentitySocial Media Strategy for Public FiguresBad-Faith Online Criticism and Reading Comprehension

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