Emma Skinner, Rhett Sosebee

New Besties

Comedy EN ↓ 33 episodes

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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Emma Skinner, Rhett Sosebee

Episodes

Bird Flu Crash Out 13.02.2025 1:04:35

Rhett and Emma unpack Nosferatu, workshop their Count Orlok impressions, and share memorable stories from school.

Can You Step Off the Kinsey Scale? 06.02.2025 40:15

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!

Y'all Got Evanescence? 30.01.2025 1:05:44

Rhett and Emma reunite after the holiday break, raising their yayayas and dishing on A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez (once wasn't enough), and the Golden Globes. Then, they share stories from their very first jobs.

Let Emma Solo 2019 23.01.2025 1:15:47

Rhett and Emma debrief about Wicked and Luigi Mangione. Rhett warns Emma about what to expect when watching Emilia Perez. They then discuss their contrasting experiences with performing in their youth. My Spirited Sister featuring Emma & Abbe Skinner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQTWe7_cAI4 Lifehouse's Everything Skit that Rhett references (trigger warning for like...anything there could b...

Exposure to Performance 16.01.2025 54:50

Rhett and Emma shake off their pre-Wicked screening jitters by chatting about House of Villains and Barron Trump and his suitcase. They reminisce about their early exposure to performance, bond over owning the same Mary Poppins merch, and just begin to touch on the undeniable supremacy of the Glee Cast recordings.

The Blonde Prophecy 09.01.2025 1:02:01

Rhett and Emma take the blame for the outcome of the election. They also discuss slime and the Grammy nominations, look back on Beyoncé's Renaissance, and talk about their first besties from childhood.

Playing the Victim 19.12.2024 1:02:30

Rhett and Emma discuss Addison Rae’s “Aquamarine,” Anora, what they were like as children, and the impact of dance. Westco Hip Hop Performance: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9MYwxLN-ykQ

Vote!!! 10.12.2024 50:58

Rhett and Emma launch their new podcast and discuss The Substance, how they became friends, and the importance of voting.