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The Buddy System with Chris & Matty

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A humble podcast with Chicago comedians Chris Higgins and Matty Ryan.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes46Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

Red Richardson (@redrichardsoncomedy) is in from London doing Zanies, and after one rough set he decided the only option was to take over O-Block. We also get into his dad starting The Comic Strip in Soho, where Stay Toxic came from, and why Red woul... more

Our buddy Cliff Cash (@cliffcashcomedy) is in the studio, mid-tour, to talk about sleeping in a $4,900 station wagon for five years, how he'd run the Democratic Party, and exactly what he thinks of the Austin comedy scene. (Joe Rogan did the acid wro... more

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Greg Kennedy (@_gregkennedy) is back, and yes, he's the goo guy. Greg talks about his new national goo fame as he grapples with changing the internet forever, it’s Space Month and Greg loves aliens & horror movies and Chris and Matty do not like spoo... more

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Recent Guests

Red Richardson
London comedian whose father helped start The Comic Strip in Soho
Episode: 46. Red Richardson! Our Buddy!
Cliff Cash
Touring comedian and political activist
Episode: 45. Cliff Cash! Our Buddy!
Greg Kennedy
Comedian who gained attention for a viral repeated goo joke
Episode: 43. Greg Kennedy! Our Buddy!
Dan Docimo
New York-based comedian, guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: 41. Dan Docimo! Our Buddy!
Janet McNamara
New York comedian who headlined Zany's in Chicago
Comedian
Episode: 40. Janet McNamara! Our Buddy!
David Drake
Comedian, veteran performer
Episode: 37. David Drake! Our Buddy!
Lucia Whalen
Author, New York Times contributor
New York Times
Episode: 32. Concrete Campaign
Elliot Higgins
Dr. Higgins, a dentist and the father of one of the hosts
Self
Episode: 31. Our Buddy! Chris' Dad!
Scoochie Boochie
Return guest, Chicago comedian
Episode: 24. Scoochie Boochie Returns!

Hosts

Chris Higgins
Host of The Buddy System with Chris & Matty; Chicago comedian with deep ties to local scenes.
Matty Ryan
Co-host, Chicago comedian; frequent collaborator with Chris in casual, improvisational banter.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Buddy System is a success

    Been enjoying this podcast. Good for laughs, stories, Chicago chatting, and it helps me familiarize myself with comedians who might be rolling through town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaddyShirt
    United States6 months ago
  • Good Stuff

    Loved the Kinane ep and the whale ep had me rolling. Start of something good here keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chiComdedyGuy
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners enjoy the Chicago vibe and banter; it's good for laughs and local flavor.
The chemistry between hosts and the freeform format are highlighted as its strength.
Fans loved specific episodes (Kinane, whale) and say the show is strengthening.

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Apple Podcasts
#62
United States/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#50
United Kingdom/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#89
Canada/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#99
Australia/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#129
Germany/Comedy/Stand-Up
Apple Podcasts
#7
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

46. Red Richardson! Our Buddy!
Q: What did you do during the pandemic?
Richardson says he had been doing stand-up for six years and had recently begun performing nearly full time, while earning money through a foot-delivery job that later went bankrupt.
46. Red Richardson! Our Buddy!
Q: Did you grow up around comedy?
Richardson says his father helped start The Comic Strip in Soho after the Comedy Store opened, and that his mother worked at the Comedy Store.
45. Cliff Cash! Our Buddy!
Q: So when did you start doing comedy? Like, who were your people that you were looking up to?
Cash says he memorized Chris Rock specials when he was young and later admired Daniel Tosh and Doug Stanhope, especially for comedy that addressed issues and spoke truth to power.
45. Cliff Cash! Our Buddy!
Q: What do you think of the Austin comedy scene?
Cash says Austin has long been a cool city but criticizes the influx of tech and manosphere podcasters and comedians, whom he accuses of using their influence to support harmful politics.
43. Greg Kennedy! Our Buddy!
Q: What was the most scared you've ever been?
Kennedy describes a frightening visit to Gore Orphanage: his friend's car alarm went off repeatedly, a shadow figure was seen crossing the road, and tiny handprints appeared on the car.

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A loose, banter-driven show featuring two Chicago-based comedians who riff on city life, pop culture, travel misadventures, and current events with rapid-fire bits and personal storytelling. Episodes blend stand-up memories, chaotic anecdotes, and playful riffs on everything from history and sports to local scenes, often anchored by a strong friendship and collaborative, no-holds-barred humor. Noteworthy is the willingness to push boundaries for laughs, a clear Chicago identity, and recurring bits that reward longtime listeners with inside jokes and evolving banter that still feels accessible to new audiences.

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3. Greg Kennedy
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6. David Drake
7. Lucia Whalen
8. Elliot Higgins

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