Upright Citizens Brigade
Type: Organization
As of November 2026, Upright Citizens Brigade has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Feb 2026). Cited as the improv training background for the hosts (and their community), contrasting improv comfort with stand-up/film acting demands.
The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is an improvisational and sketch comedy group that emerged from Chicago's ImprovOlympic in 1990. The original incarnation of the group consisted of Amy Poehler, Matthew Walsh, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Adam McKay, Horatio Sanz and Drew Franklin. Other early members included Neil Flynn, Armando Diaz, Ali Farahnakian and Rich Fulcher. The group was named by McKay's friend Rick Roman, who was not a member.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on SmartLess |
| Industry | Comedy / Improvisational theater training |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States |
| Website | ucbcomedy.com |
Who talks about Upright Citizens Brigade on podcasts?
Upright Citizens Brigade came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on SmartLess.
- STAYING ALIVE: Will Arnett, Part 1! on SmartLess (Feb 2026)
What is Upright Citizens Brigade mentioned alongside?
Upright Citizens Brigade is most often mentioned alongside John Gabris, Resa Pali and nutritionist.
Affiliated with: John Gabris, Resa Pali
Mentioned together: nutritionist, Pedro Pascal, fitness, John Gabris, tattoos, alcohol, Rex Gilroy, street fighting, Smartless Media, Free Will