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The Buddy System with Chris & Matty

The Buddy System
Chicago
Luke Null
Climate Change
Joe Abercrombie
Aliens
Environment
Saturday Night Live
Amazon River
Chicago Comedy Scene
Comedy
Animals
Pig Milk
Kyle Kinane
Colorado
Stephen King
Palentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Birds and Nature
Conspiracy Theories
Olympics

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes27Founded7 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Matty has spider bones, a man called Grover, Colorado suckholes, White Sox mascot, beautiful brave sons, hogs both small and mangled, Proboscis monkey, Chris doesn’t trust his own ass

90s Jock Jams, the World Cup song situation (why Jelly Roll?), the show Alone, a Naked and Afraid snakebite story

No guest this week, just Chris and Matty hanging out for a summer episode of the Buddy System Podcast. The boys try to figure out if they could draw the United States from memory, get deep into sauna and steam room culture, talk through whether Matty... more

Scoochie Boochie (www.instagram.com/scoochie_boochie) is back on the Buddy System Podcast, and Chris and Matty barely make it through hello before the three of them are swapping tour bus stories, including the act that got left sleeping under... more

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Recent Guests

Lucia Whalen
Conspiracy theorist and comedian invited onto the show
Conspiracy theory community / Chicago
Episode: 23. Whistle Blowers for Aliens
Sam Biru
Chicago comedian
Independent comedian
Episode: 22. Sam Biru! Our Buddy!
Adam Gilbert
Guest on The Buddy System
Comedian
Episode: 21. Adam Gilbert! Our Buddy!
Luke Null
Repeat guest; regular contributor and part of the Will Matty Read It segment
Episode: 20. Will Matty Read This?
Sam Rocha
Chicago-based comedian, guest on the episode
Independent comedian
Episode: 18. Sam Rocha! Our Buddy!
Scoochie Boochie
Comedian, musician, and guest on the episode
Independent comedian/musician
Episode: 13. Scoochie Boochie! Our Buddy!
Kristen Toomey
Guest comedian on episode
Independent comedian
Episode: 11. Kristen Toomey! Our Buddy!
Devon Walker
Stand-up comedian and former SNL cast member
Episode: 8. Devon Walker! Our Buddy!
Lucia Whelan
Chicago comedian
Guest on episode
Episode: 7. Palentine's Day

Hosts

Chris Higgins
Host of The Buddy System podcast; long-running Chicago-based comedian known for freewheeling, candid conversations with co-hosts and guests.
Matty Ryan
Co-host of The Buddy System; Chicago-based comedian known for collaborative banter with Chris and guest interaction.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 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 Statesa month 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 States6 months ago

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Episodes mix offbeat tangents with thoughtful career reflections, appealing to comedy fans and industry peers.
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The hosts have strong on-mic chemistry that makes long-form chats feel lively.

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22. Sam Biru! Our Buddy!
Q: Sam, how did you get started in stand-up and what was your path to Chicago?
Sam explains his move from Philadelphia to Chicago, early stage experiences, and the grind of building in a new comedy scene before finding opportunities like JFL.
8. Devon Walker! Our Buddy!
Q: Did you do stand up when you auditioned for SNL or were you doing characters?
Devon explains he primarily did stand-up for the audition, choosing not to improvise new character bits that might risk his core strengths, and that he felt the stand-up approach aligned best with the audition format.

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What is The Buddy System with Chris & Matty about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A laid-back, Chicago-centric comedy show featuring two seasoned stand-up comedians who riff on friendship, careers in comedy, and everyday life with a loose, freeform energy. Episodes blend personal anecdotes, industry observations, and running bits about touring, audiences, and pop culture, often veering into absurd tangents and playful crowd work. Noteworthy are the strong host chemistry, frequent guest spotlights from the Chicago comedy scene, and a fearless, unpolished vibe that keeps conversations energetic and entertaining for listeners who crave candid humor and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

The show stands out for pairing a close-knit duo dynamic with high-energy improv, guest interactions from notable local comedians, and a will... more

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