The Sound of Young America: Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh of Players

Episode 89

15th March 2010

Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh are two of the founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade. They also have a new semi-improvised sitcom on Spike TV called “Players.”

Episode notes

Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh are two of the founding members of the legendary comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade. They’ve both had stints on Reno 911! and Arrested Development, as well as roles in a slew of films, from The Hangover to Bring It On.

They’re pairing up once again to use their comic chemistry in a new sitcom on Spike TV called Players, in which they star as brothers who attempt to live the dream of co-owning a sports bar.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • Ian Roberts

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