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!
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The boys are back this week to recap their Thanksgiving weeks and to give a preview of their upcoming schedules. Plus, they drop BIG NEWS (in the world of this podcast). It's a fun one! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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The boys hop right into their reactions to the surprise Kendrick Lamar album release and talk about taking that energy into their shows. The final results for the BOOKING CHALLENGE are in! Mat and Dwight share their booking strategies for the home stretch and share some advice on how to carry yourself when you're new to the game. It's a fun one! Se…
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Tips on Getting Booked More and Challenge Update! (#92)
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The boys are back to recap their comedy doings and to give an update on the Two Week Booking Challenge. Also, a discussion on best practices on how to reach out to bookers. It's a good one! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! F…
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Oscar Wild'n Out & TWO WEEK BOOKING CHALLENGE
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The boys are back this week to talk about the fallout of last week's election and lay the ground rules for another booking challenge. This booking challenge will run from Nov. 13th-Nov. 26th with the goal of booking at least one show per day. Join along and share your progress! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - Matan…
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The boys are back to recap their shows, talk about election stress and how not to be a complete idiot as a feature. It's definitely a podcast! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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The boys are back this week to discuss the fallout surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe's "jokes" he made at a MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden. How's the comedy world reacting? Will this hurt his career? Will it somehow help it? We dive deep! Also, Mat gives an update on the editing process of his special and Dwight double dips on Sunday night. It's a …
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After a brief week hiatus, the boys are back to recap Mat's special recording and Dwight's continued trek through the Northern states. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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The boys are back this week to recap a full week of shows, talk about their respective comedy classes and get an update on Mat's special prep. Plus, a question from comedian Stetson Banks on putting together runs. Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscri…
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The boys are back to make fun of "Clean comedians" that aren't all that clean. Mat takes us through his daily process for getting ready to film another special and talks through the technical side of a DIY project of this nature. Dwight recaps his week in DC and struggles through promo brain. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'…
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Swinging for the Fences in a Swing State (#85)
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The boys are back to recap their week full of shows as Mat battles Covid and Dwight ponders calling out people wearing right-wing merch. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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Dwight goes full cheese head and Mat recaps the good, bad and ugly of a comedy festival. The boys also tackle a question about how to know if a festival is good and worth submitting to. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow M…
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Mat and Dwight are back this week with a question from listener Alex Schubert about the best way to spend time away from getting on stage. PLUS we congratulate Emil Wakim for getting SNL. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow…
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The boys are back to recap thier shows, talk about summer contest strategy and discuss some recent clips posted by Netflix. It's a silly one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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On this episode, Mat gets the best birthday gift of all - Discovering he's not dying! Dwight gives life updates and performs in the woods. Listener question about how to work on a clean set at bar shows. It's a hoot! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subs…
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Mat and Dwight are back to recap being "The Baddest MoFo on the Lineup". The boys also make light of Mat's impending death diagnosis. This one's all love! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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The boys are back this week and Mat discusses how his show in Evansville, IN was cancelled due to Homeland Security. Seriously! Plus, the boys recap their shows, find some positivity, and congratulate Indiana's Funniest Contest winner, Gwen Sunkel. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwigh…
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Unexpected Rejection and Rogan's New Special (#78)
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Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap their respective shows, talk about Joe Rogan's new special on Netflix and ask the question is the "Hawk Tuah" being taken advantage of by her management. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscrib…
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The boys are back this week discussing what's on their creative bucket lists. Mega shoutout to comedian and new author Sally Brooks for the release of her new book "Going to Maine". Also discussed, is the proper way to ask someone to do a show. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gma…
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The boys are back to recap seeing each other in person for the first time in many moons. Mat and Dwight did shows at the GBUFO Festival and judged the Helium Funniest Person in Indiana contests. It's juicy! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Fol…
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Mat and Dwight discuss doing shows the night of the assassination attempt of the former President. Dwight goes over the wild marketing of Sticker Mule. Also, a listener question about the best ways to get your foot into regional comedy clubs. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmai…
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Mat and Dwight celebrate the nation's birthday by taking the week off but they are back to catch up on shows, diastole some advice and talk about Hawk Tuah Girl getting into stand-up. Good? Bad? You be the judge! Also, the boys tackle a great and thoughtful question from comedian Shawn Braley and try to end the episode without devolving into nonsen…
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The boys are back this week to recap their week full of shows and some Bad Boys 4 talk. Mat reiterates some sage advice and Dwight finds out about a review about him that's been floating around for a few years. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a revie…
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The boys are back to recap their weeks full of shows and give some lessons learned along the way. Plus, more Rob Schneider drama and question of the week from listener Jared Cheek. It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!…
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The boys are back this week with a wide ranging conversation about what has inspired them lately, up and coming comedy clubs, finding nuance in overdone topics and a 3 part question about what services are most needed by comics. It's a silly one, dive in! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …
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Hey family! The boys are back this week to discuss the 11th annual Limestone Comedy Festival and pass along career advice taken from this year's industry panel! Are managers necessary? How often do you follow up with a booker? Get in here! It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …
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The boys are back and discussing different ways stress manifests in their bodies leading up to the Limestone Comedy Festival and to answer a bunch of questions. Advice on when to call out a bad comic, goal-setting and structuring a set. It's all in there! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe! …
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Stay in a Murder Basement and Howl with the Timberwolves (#68)
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Mat and Dwight are back to recap their weeks in comedy and give their updated thoughts on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef. This is a silly fun time! 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
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'What's Happening' w/ not paying your openers!? (#67)
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Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap Dwight's march on the capitol to work with Lewis Black and to talk about Mat's time at Dr. Grins in Grand Rapids. Mat hits us with some more references from the 70s and we get into the drama of the week - A famous comedian severely underpaying their openers. It's a good one! Send questions/comments to Mata…
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Seinfeld, Euphoria and Supportive Homies (#66)
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The boys are back super late this week with a bunch to talk about! Seinfeld is old! Dwight recaps Middle Ground Comedy Festival, and Mat gets an unsuspected DM on Instagram. Question of the week comes from comedian Shannon Norman (@Shambonez). It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscri…
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Local References and Fake Bios (#65)
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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!…
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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!…
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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
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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!…
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TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE & Kids These Days (#61)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Name Droppers and A Talking Pile of Mashed Potatoes (#58)
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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!…
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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…
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Well Meaning Drunken White Ladies and The Quest for Good Tape
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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…
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Re-learning Lessons and Premise Theft (#55)
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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…
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Netflix Auditions and More Comedy Drama! (#54)
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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…
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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!…
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Listener Questions PLUS Jo Koy and Katt Williams Drama (#52)
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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…
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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…
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Accomplishments, Goals and Fun Loving Criminals, EPISODE 50!
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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 …
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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…
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Goal Setting Challenge and Outside Influences (#48)
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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