Diving in with Comedian Joe Matarese

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Delve into the fascinating world of comedian Joe Matarese. Discover intriguing anecdotes, from opening for Bill Hicks and lessons learned, to reality TV triumphs on "America's Got Talent" and "Better Half." Explore his comedy specials, podcasts, and more, as Joe gives us a peek behind the curtain of his comedic journey. Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. My guest, Joe Matarese, and I discuss: Joey's Comedy Club in Livonia, Michigan. A place I did a lot of comedy and a club that made its way into Joe's comedy reel as one of the worst clubs he ever played SiriusXM legal issues with his albums being pulled (an issue a lot of comedians faced) Early days opening for Bill HIcks and memories of a cringeworthy interview and note he sent to Bill while Bill was on stage requesting he perform a specific piece. Hanging with a pre-famous Drew Carrey. Lessons in comedy from Bill Hicks. America's Got Talent - The highs and lows of his experience on AGT Joe's experience with his wife on the reality series "Better Half" that led to a $20,000 victory. Joe's comedy specials, including "Medicated," "The Poster is Wrong," and a sneak peek into his upcoming special. Exploring Joe's podcasting ventures, from "Medicated" to "Stand up Line Down" and "Fixing Joe." and much more! NOTE: A lot of f-bombs in this episode. Nothing gratuitous just more than usual so headphones on if you're listening at work or with the kids. You're going to love my conversation with Joe Matarese Joe's website Facebook TikTok Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube channel Watch The Posters Wrong on YouTube Watch Medicated on YouTube Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.

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This episode was published on September 4, 2023.

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