'MATT BOH' - Comedy Isn't Deep

Matt Boh is a comedian operating in Chicago, Illinois! He's what one might call a natural. Catch his humorous stylings at a venue near you and see what I mean. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why comedians shouldn't take their profession so seriously, the pros and cons of cruise ship comedy, OJ Simpson's social media resurgence, Matt Rife's rise to fame, the '10-Year Rule' in stand-up, why it can be better to not know the 'rules' of your profession, how pressure can improve performance, and much more! 🔥 _______ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Matt Boh 1:50 - Discussion about cats: Margot and pet anecdotes 3:00 - Declawing and cat care debate 6:10 - Stand-up comedy mishap 13:18 - Chicago's comedy scene and its welcoming community 16:50 - Freestyling and its parallels to comedy writing 19:58 - Attempting a freestyle rap exercise 25:15 - Fan obsession and Charli XCX 31:05 - Waitstaff interactions and awkward mic moments 36:18 - Pets and their personalities: Cats vs. Dogs 40:44 - Flint, Michigan water crisis and its lasting effects 47:00 - Tubing, jet skiing, and adventurous incidents 48:36 - The podcast studio setup and creative space utilization 52:08 - Stand-up comedy in Chicago vs. New York vs. LA 58:08 - Cruise ship comedy gigs and unique experiences 1:01:00 - Clean comedy challenges and Laugh Factory rules 1:03:16 - Starting out in comedy: Ignorant confidence and creativity 1:04:33 - Freestyling, improv, and the importance of not overthinking 1:05:36 - Evolving as a comedian: Writing with structure vs. natural timing 1:06:57 - Breaking comedy rules: Learning and then subverting 1:07:50 - Andy Kaufman and the challenge of being truly subversive 1:09:16 - The 10-year rule in comedy and examples of late-blooming success 1:10:56 - Matt Rife’s rise to fame and his years of groundwork 1:12:55 - Reality shows and a cousin’s experience on "Too Hot to Handle" 1:13:53 - Monetizing fame: Free perks vs. actual income 1:15:10 - The role of Patreon and podcasting in modern comedy success 1:16:45 - How much do successful podcasts earn on Patreon? 1:18:43 - James Najjar’s Cozy Corner comedy show and small intimate venues 1:20:50 - Promoting shows through platforms like Eventbrite and Facebook 1:22:36 - Discovering comedians through viral moments and social media 1:23:33 - The evolving landscape of comedy and finding success outside traditional paths 1:24:23 - The role of fun and humor in comedy: "It’s not that deep!" 1:25:50 - Finding your voice in comedy: Inner monologue and authenticity 1:27:10 - The comedy of life’s absurdities and Joker’s philosophy 1:29:05 - OJ Simpson’s social media resurgence and the absurdity of pop culture 1:30:15 - TikTok fame and the rise of internet personalities 1:31:44 - Child influencers and the ethics of exploiting kids for content 1:33:24 - There’s no such thing as a normal family, and that’s okay 1:35:01 - The importance of struggle in comedy and life 1:36:02 - Starting stand-up young: A 13-year-old comic 1:37:32 - Chicago’s comedy scene: Earning respect and the pressure to perform 1:39:03 - Hometown pride in sports 1:40:48 - Sports as cultural and community glue 1:41:42 - Professional wrestling fandom and WWE nostalgia 1:42:31 - Realizing shared milestones: Same birthday week and move date 1:43:50 - Matt’s social media and upcoming shows 1:44:16 - Outro and closing thoughts