Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum

Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum

By Headgum

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 a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on TwitterInstagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fm.

Episodes

What If Drew Carey Was Our Guest?!

Drew Carey is a TV legend for hosting shows like "The Price Is Right" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway," but he's in the guest seat today! Wayne and Jonathan talk to Drew about seeing Phish live in Vegas, what people yell at Drew on the street, feeling your feelings as a man, and more!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Drew Carey on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05/06/251h 1m

What If Amir Blumenfeld Was Our Guest?!

Amir Blumenfeld (CollegeHumor, Headgum co-founder) inspires Wayne and Jonathan to write a song about NBA Jam, plus Shaq eating a twinkie, haunted hotels, and the secret room at Headgum studios dedicated entirely to liquor!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Amir Blumenfeld on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29/05/2546m 13s

What If Sam Sanders Was Our Guest?!

Sam Sanders (Vibe Check, The Sam Sanders Show) joins Wayne and Jonathan to talk about craving Moo-Deng, shake-that-ass music, dating "I can fix you" type folks and more on a pop culture-recapping, freestyle-rapping, toe-tapping episode of What If?!Follow Sam Sanders on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
22/05/2551m 34s

What If LeVar Burton Was Our Guest!? (LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter)

The legendary LeVar Burton (Star Trek, Reading Rainbow, Roots) joins Wayne and Jonathan LIVE onstage in LA for the first-ever What If?! in front of an audience! From rap battles to sci-fi adventures to a hilariously off-the-rails game of trivia, this episode boldly goes where no episode of What If?! has gone before!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow LeVar Burton on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15/05/251h 6m

What If Mary Holland Was Our Guest?!

Mary Holland (Ghosts, Nightbitch, The Big Door Prize) joins Wayne and Jonathan for a hilarious episode that includes hot tubbin', Mary flouting her flute-playing, the one word at a time game, Blumhouse horror parodies, Wayne gifting Jonathan his 40 acres, and a very touching story about a piece of toast who dreams of becoming a registered nurse! What If?! is LIVE at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood May 21! Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/137173Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Mary Holland on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
08/05/2555m 53s

What If Anthony Veneziale Was Our Guest?!

Anthony Veneziale, aka "Two-Touch", won a Tony Award as the conceiver and co-creator of the Broadway show Freestyle Love Supreme. Now he's bringing his improv talents to What If?! and dropping bars with Wayne and Jonathan! This episode has it all, including kiwi accents, vulnerable improv moments, and a special performance of TRUE, an improv game from FLS' live show!What If?! is LIVE at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood May 21! Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/137173Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Freestyle Love Supreme on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01/05/2555m 11s

What If Greg Proops Was Our Guest?!

Greg Proops is a comedic genius, and he's also Wayne and Jonathan's guest on this week's WHAT IF?! ... From dishing on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" lore to British Sayings to solving racism with improvised song, this WHAT IF?! has it all!What If?! is LIVE at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood May 21! Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/137173Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Greg Proops on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24/04/251h 1m

What If Jessica McKenna Was Our Guest?!

The hilarious Jessica McKenna (Play It By Ear, Dropout TV, Off Book: The Improvised Musical) joins Wayne and Jonathan for the most melodious episode of "What If?!" yet! From Kendrick Lamar style diss tracks to Myspace Les Miserables , this What If?! has it all!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Jessica McKenna on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
17/04/251h

What If Carmen Christopher Was Our Guest?!

Comedian and actor Carmen Christopher ("The Bear", "English Teacher") joins Wayne and Jonathan and gets visited by the ghost of Future Carmen-- plus Jonathan and Carmen's Italian connection, deep dishing about Chicago, and more!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Carmen Christopher on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/04/2550m 35s

What If Nicole Byer Was Our Guest?!

Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) joins Wayne and Jonathan to experiment with autotune, dole out dating advice, and hit that high note from Wicked!Watch this episode on Youtube!Follow Nicole Byer on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03/04/2546m 4s

What If Bobby Moynihan Was Our Guest?!

The hilarious Bobby Moynihan joins Wayne and Jonathan to talk (and rap) about Peach Snapple, the cookies at the DoubleTree, and the craziness of the SNL 50 reunion!Watch this episode on Youtube!Watch What If?! Live with special guest LeVar Burton at Dynasty Typewriter here!Follow Bobby Moynihan on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27/03/2547m 29s

What If Adam Conover Was Our Guest?!

Adam Conover receives “the best introduction I’ve ever received on any podcast” from Wayne and Jonathan, plus a secret organization of K.I.D.S., a jingle for Sammy Fingers, and a financial system based on sneezes and toots!Watch this episode on Youtube!Watch What If?! Live with special guest LeVar Burton at Dynasty Typewriter here!Follow Adam Conover on Instagram and TikTokFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20/03/2546m 49s

What If Colton Dunn Was Our Guest?!

Colton Dunn (Superstore, Key & Peele, The Recruit) joins Wayne and Jonathan to answer "what if" a guest rapped their own theme song! Plus ‘street’ names, audition stories, and how “Whose Line” in Las Vegas saved Colton’s life!Watch this episode on Youtube! Watch What If?! Live with special guest LeVar Burton at Dynasty Typewriter here!Follow Colton Dunn on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13/03/2551m 59s

What If Aisha Tyler Was Our Guest?!

Aisha Tyler joins Wayne and Jonathan to ask *what if* about life, the multiverse, margaritas, and everything! Plus, Wayne and Aisha talk "Whose Line," dating rumors, and whether they'd smash T-Pain! What If "What If?!" was your new favorite podcast?!Watch this episode on YouTube! Watch What If?! Live with special guest LeVar Burton at Dynasty Typewriter here!Buy tickets to What If?! Live in Austin on March 10th here! Follow Aisha Tyler on InstagramFollow Wayne Brady on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jonathan Mangum on Instagram and TikTokThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
06/03/2558m 9s

Introducing: Wayne Brady's What If?! with Jonathan Mangum

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! Improvisation is a conversation baby! No script, no net, just WHAT IF?!Buy tickets to What If?! Live and Livestreamed at Dynasty Typewriter on March 1st here!Buy tickets to What If?! Live in Austin on March 10th here!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on What If?! via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27/02/2556s
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