The boys are back this week to talk about gleaning benefits from bad open mics, working on material, and to answer a question about submitting clips with local references. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

Vacation is over! The boys are back from a two week hiatus to talk about their respective vacations and catch up on comedy gossip and drama from the last few weeks. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

Mat and Dwight talk all things taxes including what things working comics can write off and how to avoid the feds! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!By Dwight Simmons/Mat Alano-Martin

The boys are back this week (better late than never!), to share their strategies and results from the TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE. Listener question from Alex Schubert about the proper way to cancel a show. It's a silly one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

The boys are back to recap full weeks on the road and at home. Dwight gives an update on Facebook ad performance and talks about his shows at Helium and Mat ventured out for a few shows in Chicago. We also throw down our first TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE of 2024. The goal being to book at least one show a day from March 13th to March 23rd. Join us! S…

The boys are back this week to talk about the huge news happening in the world of comedy. Mat claims to have once seen good improv and listener Jon Hancuff sends in a great question that Mat and Dwight attempt to take down. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Foll…

Mat and Dwight jump right into this week's comedy-drama! Is it cool for a booker to cancel a comic's dates? What's SNL look like moving forward? Is the world ending? Have we lost? Who knows!? The boys try and figure it all out. It's a spicy good one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follo…

The boys are back this week to talk comics who are energy vampires and name droppers. What's the benefit of doing shows in tough rooms? Michigan loves Dwight but does Mat love Michigan? It's a good one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

Join beloved Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight in an episode full of laughter, life stories, and incisive look into comedy. In this riveting episode of "Mat and Dwight Just Might", these comedians share how they weather illnesses and setbacks, plug away at their routines and bring humor to even the mundane aspects of life. Their discussions span fro…

The boys are back this week with a listener question from comedian Ben Katzner! Mat continues to try and capture a perfect 7 minute set and Dwight recaps his time at the West End Comedy Festival in Atlanta. Plus, some opinions on Shane Gillis returning to SNL. It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a r…

Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry. Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and sub…

Netflix auditions and comedy ruins love! It's a fun one! Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry. Be a pal and leave a review a…

In this episode, Dwight talks about preparing for his upcoming Netflix audition and Mat shares his opinions on the A.I George Carlin special. The boys also give some tried and true advice when it come to submitting to comedy festivals. Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…

The boys are back this week to talk comedy drama and discuss Katt Williams' now iconic interview and the Jo Koy fallout after hosting the Golden Globes. We also catchup with some great listener questions from Conor Delehanty and Natalie Bainter. It's a fun one! We still want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into 20…

The boys are back after a week off! Mat catches us up on his New Year's shows and Dwight talks about fun times at the Dayton Funny Bone. Plus early 2024 resolution updates! We still want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into 2024! Send those and any questions to MatandDwight@gmail.com We're now on YOUTUBE! Be a pal…

Can you believe it's already been 50 episodes!? Mat and Dwight both give their 3 top accomplishments of 2023 and share their top goals for 2024. It's chalked full of gratitude, reflection, and how the boys plan to up their game going into the New Year. It's a good one! We want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into …

The boys are back after a week off to chop it up, catch up with shows, what not to say at corporate gigs and read some accomplishments/goals sent in by listeners. We want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into 2024! Send those and any questions to MatandDwight@gmail.com We're now on YOUTUBE! Be a pal and leave a rev…

Mat and Dwight are back this week after a mini Thanksgiving vacation to talk about objective goal-setting going into next year. Comedian Jon Hancuff sends in a question about finding influences outside of stand-up comedy. It's a fun one! We want to hear your highlights from 2023 and any goals you may have going into 2024! Send those and any questio…

The boys are back this week to discuss the fallout of the new Matt Rife special, running ads on social media, and some Andre 3000 flute talk! This week's question is from listener Trent Babb. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy-related story at MatandDwight@gmail.com! We're now on YOUTUBE! Be a pal and leave a review …

This week, Dwight attended The Flyover Comedy festival in St. Louis and shares actionable some tips gleaned from a comedy industry panel and Mat talks about leveling up and working for the algorithm. It's a good one! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy-related story at MatandDwight@gmail.com! We're now on YOUTUBE! Be …

This week on Mat and Dwight Just Might, Mat (@Matalanomartin) goes toe to toe with the Pittsburgh Steelers and explores social media ads and Dwight (@Dwight__Simmons) finally has a clip go halfway viral. This week's comedy question comes from Bloomington comic Shanda Sung. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy-related s…

The boys are back this week with a ton to catch-up on and end up distilling some very important advice to young comics. WE WANNA HEAR YOUR WEIRD COMEDY STORIES! Hit us up! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy-related story at MatandDwight@gmail.com! We're now on YOUTUBE! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follo…

This week Mat got to open up for Kyle Kinane and Dwight returned to his beloved Michigan to duel a in-state rivalry football game. The boys tackle a great question about promotion responsibility for clubs vs. headliners. It's a fun one! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy-related story at MatandDwight@gmail.com! We're…

It's impossible to open a social media app without seeing a comedian forcing crowd work for clips that please the almighty algorithm. What does this mean for comedy as a whole? Mat and Dwight jump in and give their takes on this trend that just won't quit. It's a good one! We'd love to hear from you! Send us a question or tell us a comedy related s…

Respect yourself! The boys are back this week to discuss how to decide whether a gig becomes no longer worth being a part of your yearly rotation and to answer a question from listener Jon Hancuff about auditioning at comedy clubs. To kill or not to kill? It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our be…

Mat and Dwight are back to recap the high and lows of a week full of shows and, as always, discern a little advice in the process. Mat sticks up for himself and Dwight navigates polar opposite audiences. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Be a pal and leave a review…

This week, the boys are back to talk about weird dutch breakfast spots in Rochester, doing spots on the East Coast, and debut their new segment "This MOTHA...". Also a great question from listener Scott Curtis about how to balance serious material with sillier stuff. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we…

The boys are back this week to catchup and with their takes on the Hasan Minaj and Russell Brand sagas. Plus a listener question on memorization. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Watch Dwight's special "Who's The Master" Check o…

The boys are back to discuss their upcoming shows, Dwight feels old, Mat finds out why he didn't get that job he was interviewing for in the summer. Juicy! Question from listener Jared Cheek. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Wat…

Traveling comedians and longtime pals Mat Alano-Martin and Dwight Simmons talk about what it is like working as full-time comics out of the Midwest. They’ll recap gigs, spill comedy gossip and give advice along the way. Who knows? One day they Just Might make it! The boys are back this week to catch up on their shows leading up to Labor Day and ans…

The boys are back this week to give an update on the final days of the Ten Day Booking Challenge and to answer more listener questions! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Watch Dwight's special "Who's The Master" Check out Mat's special - Tango i…

Last week we threw down the gauntlet and and decided to try and book at least one show per day for 10 days. This ep. we get into the progress, strategies we're trying to fill our calendar, and our plans moving forward for the next 3 days. A great listener question from Indianapolis comedian Juan Arellano about finding uniqueness and originality. It…

The boys are back and reinvigorated! So much so that they've started the Ten Day Booking Challenge. They'll attempt to book one show a day from August 17th - 27th. Listeners and comics of the pod should feel free to join the challenge and keep us updated on your progress. Let us know how it's going on our socials or at MatandDwight@gmail.com. Have …

The boys are back this week to recap last weekend's shows and give some life updates. We talk hecklers at the merch table, old man audacity, comedy fantasy camp, and take a question from listener Trent Babb. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review an…

Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap shows they did last week, Barbie Movie Drama and the difference between Tommy Davidson and Bill Bellamy. The boys also give their memories of Tom Sobel and Donnie Baker who both passed away recently. Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Pleas…

The boys are back this week to check in on Dwight's "Regular" release of Who's The Master and Mat is showing himself some self love after last week's episode. We take a listener question about securing sponsorships for self-produced shows. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it …

The boys are back this week with updates on Dwight's upcoming special "Who's The Master" and navigating the stresses that come with releasing a project. Life updates from Mat and a comedy question about sending tapes to bookers from Alex Schubert. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to a…

The boys are back to catch up after a two-week hiatus! Big life updates from Mat and Dwight talks about his upcoming special "Who's The Master" set for release on July 20th. Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Check out Mat's special - Tango in Ph…

Mat recaps his wild time in Springfield, MO with his first full weekend in over a month and Dwight gives an update on the status of his upcoming comedy special. The boys also answer a great question from comedian Gwen Sunkel. It's a time! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please le…

Matt and Dwight get into what seemingly every comedian lost their minds about this week and how Matt Rife's stardom is already affecting them directly. The boys also answer a question from comedian Jon Hancuff about the best and worst comedy advice ever given. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do …

The boys are back this week with a full episode to talk about producing the Limestone Comedy Festival which took place from June 1st-3rd in Bloomington, Indiana. The fest was a success but Mat and Dwight dive into some of what went on behind the scenes and highlight their favorite weekend moments. Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gm…

Hey pals! Mat and Dwight are taking a week off as they are in the deep depths of comedy festival preparation. The boys will be back next week with to talk all things comedy and nonsense! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Check out Mat's special …

The boys are back to talk all things stand-up comedy and travel related in this episode. Dwight recaps his Don't Tell shows in Columbus and a hostile show in Columbus. Mat gets into why it's important to go into open mics with a goal/purpose. Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Pleas…

Welcome to all of our new listeners! No questions this week, so the boys get into their weeks on the road, dealing with fatigue, and the emotional roller coaster that a week full of shows can bring. Mat was in Cedar Rapids at The Lucky Cat Comedy Club and Dwight returned to Go Bananas in Cincinnati. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Em…

MAILBAG! This one is full of comedy advice! Dwight recaps his Cinco De Mayo weekend in Oklahoma City and Mat lets us know how his show in Seymour, IN went. Listener questions from comedians Shanda Sung and Natalie Bainter. What's the etiquette of selling merch plus tips on being a rock-solid host? Have a question for the podcast? Email us at Matand…

This week the boys recap their experiences at the Inaugural Middle Ground Comedy Festival and Dwight talks about his emotional roller coaster week of shows. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Please leave a review and subscribe! Check out Mat's special - Tango in Phi…

This week we've got a fantastic listener question from comedian Shanda Sung about collaborative writing, giving and accepting tags, and writing partners. Mat recaps his adventurous week of shows in Dayton and Bloomington and Dwight previews his roller-coaster week of shows. It's a fun one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com …

This week the boys have a good vent sesh about the Limestone Comedy Festival selection process and go through some "hate mail" from the announcement of the features field. It's juicy! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to answer it for ya! Check out Mat's special - Tango in Philly on Youtube Follow Dwig…

The boys are back! Still on the road, Mat records from his car and recaps his time in Tacoma and Alaska. Dwight talks about Dayton and his first trip to Des Moines, Iowa. Listener Trent Babb sent in a great question about grading your previous sets. It's a good one! Have a question for the cast? Email MatandDwight@gmail.com and we'll do our best to…

Mat records with stolen wi-fi while on the road and Dwight gets some redemption in Michigan. The boys talk about running into pals in the wild and why it's nice to be able to help other comedians out. This week's question comes from Bloomington comic Jon Hancuff who asks about our views on stand-up depiction in tv shows and movies. Have a question …