
A comedy etiquette podcast. A 101 class on the unspoken rules and insider going ons of being a working standup comedian in New York City and the road.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Category | Comedy | ||||

I just had arguably the biggest week of my career. And then….. what? This will happen a lot in this business. Spend days, weeks, months even years trying to accomplish something then the panic of a scary question. “What’s next?” This week I discuss f... more
The check spot is the most dreaded spot on a comedy show. It’s where the young act on the bill earns their keep. The audience doesn’t pay attention, the servers are loud, and one’s self esteem can get crushed. I talk about how important the checks we... more
This week I ponder if getting mental health deteriorates a comic art? Does getting help take away one’s edge? And is it worth it?
Production By “Slick” Nick Angelo
Art by JSS.one
Music by MDMD
I had a good weekend after weeks of misery. What got me out of it? Doing gigs I didn’t really want to do. I discuss how inspiration can come from the least likely places. Later I discuss how hanging with peers is so taken for granted.
Production by ... more
WE ARE BACK!!!! I open by explaining why there hasn’t been an episode. I then go into things I’ve seen since the last ep that are driving me insane. Comics leaving the stage after two minutes and sitting in the audience before their set plus more th... more
Is it worth it to be different? Is there such thing as “pure comedy” or “traditional comedy?” In this episode I dig deep inside the pitfalls and potential gold mine of doing something outside the box in comedy.
Production Nick Angelo
Art JSS.one
Mus... more
There is more to getting work than just killing.
Comedy is a job. And jobs like punctual and easy to to work with employees. This week I discuss the importance of being on time, not blowing the light and being kind to the staff. And how eventually h... more
Sometimes you have to keep performing. And sometimes that is giving yourself a task to work on.
It’s very productive to always work on something on stage beyond killing and developing new material. This week I look at how giving oneself homework can... more
I’ve been a professional comedian for over a decade and listening to this podcast re-inspires me every time. Mattern is the Tony Robbins of Comedy. I mean that in a good way.
Love the show. James is a true believer, and his passion is evident in each interview or solo show.
Awesome pod
Heard of the podcast from the hyenas and just never quite made it here until I met you at an open mic in rofo and you talked about the podcast and what it was about. It’s truly great man. I’ve been listening to it for a week now and every episode just solidifies the spot stand up has in my life and why I’m doing it.
Found you from the hyenas and the S.D.R show
Just listened to Don’t look back in anger episode. Love Jame’s vulnerability and authenticity. Beautiful episode!! Looking forward to listening to more and seeing you perform live again!!
Thank you!!
Chris
Love the candid and honest insight into James’ comedy world
Whether you’re a working comic, open mic comic or comedy fan this is a very fun and informative pod! James is the man!!
Santi
Title says it all. James embodies everything positive about comedy - the importance of the journey, not just the destination, remembering that comedy is an expressive art form that helps us grow as comics and people, and the need to support other comics.
James is a great podcast host with emotion and humor... please give this show a listen, you won't be disappointed...
No matter what level of comic you are, this pod is a must listen. So many tricks to the trade from a fresh perspective can only better your abilities in so many areas. James is the true commish!
I will never be an account, mom. I was born to make people laugh and cry laugh. I love you, dude! Ty for the great advice and great thoughts. 💯 much ❤️
Wow, the community needs this insight from someone who knows what it it is we do! Like, someone who is a comic not a “comedian” or a “improv guy” but a comic! I wonder who books this show.🤔
I’m not in comedy and I still love this pod! It’s obviously got really great info if you are, but James is so fun and easy to listen to even not in the biz. Def give it a listen!
Put this on the list of must listening for aspiring comedians! Thanks for sharing your experiences James! Much appreciated. I look forward to each episode knowing I’ll learn something about comedy and come away with some new best practices.










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