Matthew Broussard on Cracking the Code to Laughs and Climbing Cringe Mountain

FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE You’ve seen Matthew Broussard on The Tonight Show, Conan and Comedy Central Roast Battles, or maybe you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of his viral wordplay series Monday Punday.  Matthew shares his Taylor’d Takes on: Behind the scenes of the ESPYs Tush Push sketch — including who broke character first (him, Shane Gillis, or Druski) and the off-air moments you didn’t see Quitting nicotine — and how addiction grabbed him by the throat Proving himself to everyone who underestimated him — from comedy clubs that wouldn’t book him to high school kids who kicked him out of a Facebook group The self-doubt that nearly derailed his dream of bringing his special Hyperbolic to life The comedy career reassurance Bert Kreischer gave to Matthew’s mom, who once doubted stand-up could be a real job The social tightrope of The Lovett School and the lengths he went to for acceptance The advice he WOULDN’T give to 18-year-old Matthew A surreal career milestone he wishes his dad had lived to witness — and the lessons from his father that still guide him today His advice to comedians stuck at the base camp of Cringe Mountain — and why embarrassment is necessary  His passion for sculpting @cockblockgargoyles and wordplay as outlets beyond the stage Why he lives by “speak first, think later” — a mindset passed down from his mom And more!  Follow Matthew on Instagram @mondaypunday and check out his special Hyperbolic now streaming on YouTube. Subscribe to Taylor'd Takes on YouTube and follow on Instagram and TikTok @taylordtakes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com