Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum

All Things Comedy
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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 scenes, songs, and riffs that explore the WHAT IFs of life, the multiverse, and everything!  Watch this episode on Youtube! Improvisation is a conversation baby! No script, no net, just WHAT IF?! This is an All Things Comedy podcast. Follow ATC on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  1. 4d ago

    BEN SCHWARTZ WILL NEVER STOP IMPROVISING

    Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Parks and Recreation, DuckTales) joins Wayne and Jonathan in the greatest short-form, long-form improv set in What If?!’s history. Ben is no stranger to the improv world, traveling the country with his show Ben Schwartz & Friends where he, a couple of friends, and four chairs are all it takes to entertain a room full of people for two hours straight. Whether he’s performing for two thousand people or ten people, Ben walks us through the fundamentals of Improv, living by Yes, And…, and reminiscing about his early days doing improv shows in yoga studios, unwanted concert venues and anywhere else that would have him. You won’t want to miss this masterclass of improv with three of the greatest improvisers around.  FOLLOW Ben Schwartz on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rejectedjokes/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Middleditch & Schwartz, Ben’s completely improvised two man show:  https://www.middleditchandschwartz.com/ FOLLOW Ben Schwartz website to see when he comes to a city near you:  https://www.rejectedjokes.com/tour FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE to All Things Comedy:  Instagram/https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/?hl=en TikTok/https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingscomedy YouTube/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXe71uKL96wbG-OZbDrQU2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Sep 15

    CARTER VAIL WANTS YOU TO TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY...SOMETIMES

    Carter Vail (100 Cowboys, Dirtman) joins Wayne and Jonathan in the studio for a music filled episode you won’t want to miss. From Connecticut to college in Miami, to the musical streets of Nashville and Los Angeles, Carter takes us through his musician’s journey from going to school to become an audio engineer to discovering his love for comedic (and serious) songwriting. Join them as Carter teaches Wayne and Jonathan about the nickname of people from Connecticut, what really goes into the mechanics of a microphone (spoiler alert: it’s a whole lotta love), and how he writes a song based off of a suggestion from the audience.  FOLLOW Carter Vail on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cartervailmusic/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Carter Vail on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cartervailmusic?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW Carter Vail on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@cartervailmusic FOLLOW Carter Vail on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Bu9DnBZ12oX7MiiaJy9hK?si=4uXwGigUS9-yFd4hjOLREg FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE to All Things Comedy:  Instagram/https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/?hl=en TikTok/https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingscomedy YouTube/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXe71uKL96wbG-OZbDrQU2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Sep 8

    ANGELA GIARRATANA TEACHES US HOW TO RESOLVE CONFLICT

    Angela Giarratana (Smosh, Dropout, Starkid) drops in on Wayne and Jonathan for an episode filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of conflict resolutions. Join them as Wayne talks about a real life street fighter moment that ended in handcuffs (but was it him or the other guy??), Angela recaps her most memorable “Am I the a**hole” scenario on Dropout, and how she prefers to handle conflict (that wraps up with a song so catchy it’ll be stuck in your head for days).   FOLLOW Angela Giarratana on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/angelagiovanagiarratana/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Angela Giarratana on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@angelagiarratanameatball?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE to All Things Comedy:  Instagram/https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/?hl=en TikTok/https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingscomedy YouTube/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXe71uKL96wbG-OZbDrQU2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Sep 1

    ZACH ZUCKER AND VIGGO VENN WANT TO CLOWN AROUND

    Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Viggo Venn (Britain’s Got Talent) spend an afternoon clowning around with Wayne and Jonathan. After meeting at a clown school in France, Zach and Viggo quickly became good friends, venturing into comedy together. Sit down and get intimate as they talk about their journey through the comedy scene, their love for the stupid and dumb, how clowning changed their lives, and an improvised song about fingers in your bottle (you’ll just have to listen to find out what that really means).  You can catch ZACH ZUCKER’S comedy special STAMPTOWN (with Viggo Venn) out on Netflix now!  FOLLOW Zach Zucker on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zach_zucker/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Stamptown on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stamptown/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Viggo Venn on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/viggovenn/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Zach and Viggo together on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zachandviggo/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE to All Things Comedy:  Instagram/https://www.instagram.com/allthingscomedy/?hl=en TikTok/https://www.tiktok.com/@allthingscomedy YouTube/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXe71uKL96wbG-OZbDrQU2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Aug 29

    EDI PATTERSON PROVES LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan

    Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals) joins Wayne and Jonathan in a laugh-out-loud interview as she reminisces about a British school teacher she once had in rural Texas, a surprise visit from her popular character Beandip, some improvised infomercials, and an in depth conversation about her iconic and beloved character Judy Gemstone and her time on the Righteous Gemstones. FOLLOW Edi Patterson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edipattersonhi/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Aug 18

    MORGAN JAY TEACHES US HOW TO PROPOSE | What If?! with Wayne and Jonathan

    Morgan Jay (Hulu, NBC, and Comedy Central) joins Wayne and Jonathan in a hilarious and very musical interview as he sings to us about his “chill proposal” to his girlfriend, an improvised song about how to make a proper pretzel, a story about Prince and an intimate after party, and a proper rizz-off with a musically talented audience member. What If?! will be LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on August 26th. (Ticket Link: https://calendar.dynastytypewriter.com/shows/wayne-brady-s-what-if-w-jonathan-mangum-and-special-guest-joel-kim-booster-26-aug#tickets) FOLLOW Morgan Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjay/?hl=en and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morganjay?lang=en FOLLOW Wayne Brady on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbradybaby/?hl=en FOLLOW Jonathan Mangum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmangum/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 07/03/2025

    What If Doug Benson Was Our Guest?!

    Doug Benson (Doug Loves Movies, Super High Me) joins Wayne and Jonathan for a hilarious What If?! sesh! Doug talks about getting stoned with his fans after shows, doing prop comedy with Judd Apatow in the Valley back in the day, how he almost became an entertainment journalist, and more! 3 Watch this episode on Youtube! Follow Doug Benson on Instagram Follow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTok This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If Doug Benson Was Our Guest?!

  8. 06/26/2025

    What If Brennan Lee Mulligan Was Our Guest?!

    Brennan Lee Mulligan is one of the world's most beloved dungeon masters, and he joins Wayne and Jonathan to roleplay a prison escape, talk about how his players love to sneak in Austin Powers and Kendrick Lamar references into their games, and how D&D prepared him for his eventual career... in D&D! Watch this episode on Youtube! Follow Brennan Lee Mulligan on Instagram Follow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTok This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If Brennan Lee Mulligan Was Our Guest?!
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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 scenes, songs, and riffs that explore the WHAT IFs of life, the multiverse, and everything!  Watch this episode on Youtube! Improvisation is a conversation baby! No script, no net, just WHAT IF?! This is an All Things Comedy podcast. Follow ATC on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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  • Creator
    All Things Comedy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum