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Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum are improv nerds! They’ve made stuff up for shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Let’s Make A Deal”, and now they’re bringing that same energy to the podcast world with WHAT IF?! On the podcast, Wayne and Jonathan invite smart, funny, and engaging guests from the worlds of comedy, science, & pop culture to have a conversation. The results are spontaneous scene... more

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Eliot Glazer (Broad City, New Girl, Younger) spends some time with Wayne and Jonathan discussing the right and wrong ways on how to be a “proper” gay guy. From his book, The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay, Eliot guides our hosts through t... more

Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones, Deli Boys, Widow’s Bay) drops by the studio to talk all things improv with the improv legends themselves, Wayne and Jonathan. Growing up in Joliet, IL, Tim spent all his free time taking the train into the city to ... more

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Dan Povenmire (Phineas and Ferb, Hamster & Gretel, Family Guy) spent some time in the studio with Wayne and Jonathan talking about all things animation! Since the age of 12, Dan always knew he wanted to draw. From his start on Teenage Mutant Ninja Tu... more

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This week, Wayne and Jonathan spend some one-on-one time talking about friendship, betrayal, and everything in between. With the help of their audience, they improvise through a first date at the Griffith Observatory, sing about a heartbreak in midd... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Baltz
Hilariously talented improviser and actor known for Shrink and other improv work
Actor/Improv
Episode: TIM BALTZ TELLS US THE SECRET TO AUDITIONING
Dan Povenmire
Creator, co-creator of Phineas and Ferb
Disney
Episode: DAN POVENMIRE GETS ANIMATED
Ben Schwartz
Actor, comedian, and improv performer
Guest on episode
Episode: BEN SCHWARTZ WILL NEVER STOP IMPROVISING
Carter Vail
Musical comedian and songwriter
Independent artist
Episode: CARTER VAIL WANTS YOU TO TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY...SOMETIMES
Angela Giarratana
Guest on What If?!
Smosh collaborator, Dropout/StarKid theatre scenes
Episode: ANGELA GIARRATANA TEACHES US HOW TO RESOLVE CONFLICT
Zach Zucker
Clown-artist known for Stamptown
Stamptown
Episode: ZACH ZUCKER AND VIGGO VENN WANT TO CLOWN AROUND
Viggo Venn
Clown and performer with international experience
Stamptown
Episode: ZACH ZUCKER AND VIGGO VENN WANT TO CLOWN AROUND
Edi Patterson
Guest on the program, actress and comedian known for The Righteous Gemstones, MADtv
Episode: EDI PATTERSON PROVES LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan
Morgan Jay
Musical comedian with a large online following and touring performer
Self-employed/Performer
Episode: MORGAN JAY TEACHES US HOW TO PROPOSE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan

Hosts

Wayne Brady
Co-host and improv comedian, bringing charisma and extensive experience in improvisation and entertainment to the table.
Jonathan Mangum
Co-host and improv comedian, known for his clever humor and a talent for creating spontaneous comedic scenarios.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • Not good

    Podcast Addict
    1
    RainbowUnicorn
    2 months ago
  • Yes I love it

    It’s amazing and I loved it can’t WAIT for the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booookwooormm
    United States3 months ago
  • Hilarious and fun!

    Wayne, Jonathan and their guests are funny as heck! Hoping for a Season 2 with more entertaining episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SweetGoofyMo
    United States4 months ago
  • Disappointed in Wayne Brady

    Riyadh, really??? Anything for a paycheck? This one really hurts. Thought Wayne was a better person than this. So terribly disappointed to learn otherwise - he’s just a sellout…

    Can’t listen and can’t support your work anymore. What a huge bummer.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thought you were better…
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such a disappointment

    Wayne Brady was impressive, but I never need to listen to him again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mousedownmike
    United Statesa year ago

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The dynamic between the hosts is highlighted as a key strength, with many noting their chemistry and ability to riff off each other effortlessly.
Listeners appreciate the light-hearted and hilarious nature of the conversations, often praising the spontaneous and improvised segments.
Fans enjoy the variety of guests and the unique insights they bring, with many finding the improvisational format engaging and entertaining.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#39
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#58
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#24
Australia/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#77
Italy/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#178
Germany/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MORGAN JAY TEACHES US HOW TO PROPOSE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan
Q: What's your approach to balancing hits with new material on streaming platforms?
He aims for a mix of familiar crowd-pleasers and fresh material, planning a comedy special for streaming while continuing live tours and aiming for a significant streaming milestone.
MORGAN JAY TEACHES US HOW TO PROPOSE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan
Q: How did you propose and what made it memorable?
Morgan and his partner had a chill proposal at a LA restaurant centered around oysters, with a playful misstep of extra oysters initially served and then corrected, leading to a memorable and intimate moment.
What If Amir Blumenfeld Was Our Guest?!
Q: Did your parents insist that you go to school for something before you started doing comedy?
Amir's parents wanted him to pursue a more traditional career due to the uncertainty of comedy, but he studied business in college.
What If Amir Blumenfeld Was Our Guest?!
Q: What made you get into comedy?
Amir initially did not aspire to be a comedian, but he found himself increasingly involved in comedy while delaying taking a real job after starting a comedy website in college.
What If Mary Holland Was Our Guest?!
Q: What is going on in your life right now?
Mary shares that she is currently displaced due to fires in Altadena but feels fortunate and is encouraged by the community's support.

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Engaging in the delightful chaos of improvisation, this podcast features lively conversations led by two seasoned hosts known for their comedic prowess. Guests from diverse backgrounds in comedy, theatre, and pop culture join the hosts, resulting in spontaneous scenes, jokes, and songs that explore imaginative scenarios and entertaining 'what if' questions. Each episode emphasizes playful banter and whimsical storytelling, creating a unique blend of humor and creativity that appeals to fans of comedy and improvisation alike. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie and spontaneity, making each episode feel like a fun, unscripted performance between talented individuals.

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4. Carter Vail
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