The Connection Between Music and Comedy: A Conversation with Comedian Matt Young

This time on the podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Australian comedian Matt Young about the connection between his passions for music and comedy. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs We chat about Matt's formative teenage years attending underground live shows in small venues across Tasmania, and how those experiences shaped his creative development and inspired his approach to his own comedy performances, and beyond. Matt reflects on how certain bands and musicians he discovered deeply resonated with him during that time. He also opens up about the emotional and social benefits he's gotten from music throughout his life. We explore the similarities between live music and comedy performances, especially the importance of audience interaction and connection. We then touch on how the pandemic impacted both industries but Matt also expresses optimism for their recovery. The conversation provides insight into Matt's journey and why he believes supporting live local acts remains so vital. I know that music lovers and comedy fans alike will enjoy this insightful discussion on finding inspiration and building community through creative expression. ===================== Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE: =====================  👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livingonthebside 👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri ===================== Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side: ===================== 🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to: https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/ 🎙️ For becoming a possible guest on my podcast, register your interest here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6 🎙️ Email Coaching: sign up to be the first to be notified when it commences:  https://livingonthebside.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️ Join the B Side Community on Facebook right here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside ===================== Connect with me! ===================== Website: ➡️www.livingonthebside.com FB page ➡️ www.facebook.com/livingonthebside IG➡️ www.instagram.com/livingonthebside/ FB Group ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:25 - I introduce Matt to the show 0:04:22 - Matt shares a memorable experience seeing a band in Hobart in 2009 0:10:07 - We discuss our teenage years exploring music scenes 0:13:19 - we discuss the pandemic's impact on live performances and their recovery 0:16:27 - I ask how Matt thinks music can be beneficial 0:20:12 - Matt shares his favorite song "Spooky, Scary" by Spraynard" and why it resonates with him 0:25:38 - we discuss the Australian tradition of drinking beer from a shoe 0:30:00 - Matt encourages listeners to support live comedy and shares upcoming shows ===================== #LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast =====================   About this show: Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.