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Episode 37: Matty Litwack - From Physics to Punchlines

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Matty Litwack is a comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.Instagram and all episodes(00:00) Growing Up and First Moves(03:12) Delusional Early Comedy Ambitions(06:28) Reality Check in New York(09:15) Moving Back, LA Detour, and Return to NYC(12:36) First Lessons in Humility(16:04) Expectations, Conan, and Industry Dreams(19:45) Avoiding the Club Grind(22:58) The LA Comedy Scene and Open Mics(27:20) Surviving Bombing at Uptown Comedy Corner(30:05) Childhood, Family Dynamics, and Humor(35:28) Leaving Orthodox Judaism and How It Shaped Him(40:04) Building an Internet Career During the Pandemic(44:19) Quitting Grad School and Career Risk(49:15) What Makes Great Stand-Up(53:08) Comedy Process, Influences, and Philosophy(58:02) Physics, Science, and Stand-Up(63:45) The Flophouse Comedy Club and Community(67:50) Advice on Success, Purpose, and Resilience

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