The gloves come off in today's episode as the agents practice "radical candor." They also hear from SmarterChild, the A.I. that Corny is managing, and learn about Britney Spears' master plan. Plus, the agents debate whether tariffs are dull, and whether Casino is mean.

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

In today's episode, August grills the agents about their thoughts on Kettle Black. Along the way, the agents learn more about SmarterChild, the A.I. program that Corny is managing. The agents agree that SmarterChild's voice should sound posh and British, and give Corny some examples of what it could sound like. 

Improvised by Jesse, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018

Corny tells the agents about his new TikTok channel on crushing it and finance, then leads them in an affirmations practice that he learned at a management course at the National Harbor. Casino shares her news, which is that she's consulting as a psychiatrist for the Britney Spears conservatorship trial. Does Casino think Britney's insane? Does Casino think she and Britney have a lot in common? Listen to find out.

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018

Season 4 starts off with a series of revelations -- Corny's been promoted, Kettle's been fired, and Dexter's expecting a baby. Plus, there's  a new member of the team: August September, an ex-CIA agent who's taking over as Lead Polygraph Examiner at the FBI. He shares his history with the agents, who are grudgingly impressed. 

Improvised by Jesse, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018

Casino compares the agents to the Seinfeld gang, but Kettle doesn't lke being cast as George. Then, as part of the "People of the FBI" initiative, the agents get to chat with Dawson Davies, the FBI's lead agent in the Antiques Trafficking & Forgery department. Davies shares stories of old photographs that were used in identity theft, and witch cages used by zoos. He reveals the existence of a second basement full of spooky antiques. And he fails the polygraph, prompting the agents to wonder if Davies is who he says he is....

Guest improviser: Patrick Slevin

Improvised by Jesse, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

This week, as part of the "People of the FBI" initiative, the agents get to talk to Pat Kranke, who requisitions materials for the office. Kranke gives the agents some safety tips and updates on supplies, including Kettle's pumpkin spice Kcups and Halloween candy. Casino also shares good news about her research. 

Guest improviser: Jenna Hall

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

The agents are broadcasting live on YouTube this week. They chat with government worker Laura Cracker as part of the "People of FBI" outreach initiative. Laura is cagey about his particular role within the South Carolina government, and comes in hot with a request for the FBI to disband.  

Guest improviser: Reaves McElveen

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

This week, as part of the "People of the FBI" initiative, the agents talk to Tony “Diabetes” DiPalma, a 101-year-old mobster. Tony confirms that prison "ain't like Goodfellas" and emphasizes that he's just a little old man. The agents discover a shared history between Tony and Kettle, and Kettle tries to get revenge via polygraph.

Guest improviser: Saleh Karaman

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

Corny hosts a solo podcast in the Microsoft Teams waiting room before being admitted. As part of the "People of the FBI" initiative, the agents talk to Guppy LaGrange, a Domestic Internal Regulator at the FBI. Guppy asks about FBI parking spots, and inquires into the origin of Kettle's name. At the end of the episode, Guppy takes the standard polygraph exam, and Casino attempts to gain an ally and a friend.

Guest improviser: David Brescia-Weiler (I'm Open podcast)

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.

This week, as part of the "People of the FBI" initiative, the agents get to talk to Rockland William Jefferson Joyce, a Language Analyst at the FBI. Rockland dazzles the agents with tales from his four-month sabbaticals, then teaches them a few things about syntax. At the end of the episode, Kettle is pleased to polygraph an honest man, though the agents suspect Kettle is just trying to make a friend. 

Guest improviser: Diego Hernandez 

Improvised by Jesse Chimes, Sean Paul Ellis (NOX, SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS), Isabel Galbraith (GALBRAITH & MISHORY), and Jamal Newman (www.jamalnewman.com, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) feature ensemble LENA DUNHAM, NIXON).

This podcast features the song “The last sipper and a ring” by Subhashish Panigrahi, copyright 2018.