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New Besties

New Besties

Written by: Emma Skinner Rhett Sosebee
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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.2024 Asylum Podcasts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Judas Caesar
    Mar 25 2026
    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 the scuba.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Emily Boots Dickinson
    Mar 9 2026
    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 new segment dedicated to analyzing lyrics, which both he and Emma take incredibly seriously.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • I'm Being Awesome Today
    Feb 23 2026
    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 rousing performances inspired by the “Wide Awake” harmony trend for their Vocal Challenge of the Week.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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