New Besties
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Foxy (w/ Rosemary Ellis West)
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 ave…
01:53:17 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Ten Toes Down (Maddy's Version)
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 episod…
01:07:23 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
um...HALP?!
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.
01:17:20 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
American Horror Story: Rami Malek
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.
01:06:17 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Ho and Also Hey
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 eventual…
01:10:15 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Approved by God
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 tr…
01:04:52 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Lesbian Land Recognition
Rhett and Emma debate the importance of history and perform pieces they recently wrote for each other for a comedy show.
01:14:22 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Oh Gay Can You See
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 m…
00:57:09 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Live at Sphere
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, R…
00:50:40 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Gays in Lilly Pulitzer
Rhett and Emma break down The White Lotus' season three finale. They also find out which White Lotus character they would be.
01:12:43 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Cool Off and Queen Out
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. Anot…
01:32:58 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
The Caged Rhett
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 analy…
01:18:23 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Scared Straight
Rhett and Emma catch up on The White Lotus, Severance, and all the new releases from The Pop Girlies. A fidget explodes. Then, they share their childhood fears with each other.
00:47:44 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
How to Get Away with Covid
Rhett and Emma share their thoughts on Mayhem and reflect on Lady Gaga's career so far. They break down The Traitors finale, explore the queer hive mind and how we collectively choose our icons, and …
01:23:15 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Brat en el Club
This is the second half of the very first episode Rhett and Emma ever recorded. They discuss the brat remix album and share some of their favorite moments in their friendship to date.
00:43:57 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
The Nose Episode
Rhett tells Emma a story about his previously deviated septum as they both experience various bodily functions. Then, since there is so much good tv right now, they dish on the new seasons of The Whi…
00:52:04 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
True Life: I Lived in a Food Desert (w/ Athena Kees)
Rhett and Emma welcome their very first guest to the pod: Athena Kees! The three of them discuss the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, and whether or not they would undergo severance. Then,…
01:35:49 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Bird Flu Crash Out
Rhett and Emma unpack Nosferatu, workshop their Count Orlok impressions, and share memorable stories from school.
01:04:35 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Can You Step Off the Kinsey Scale?
Rhett and Emma recap the Grammys and sort of discuss Beyoncé but honestly, they get kind of sidetracked and this one goes all over the place. Enjoy!
00:40:15 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
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