Mat and Dwight Just Might

Local References and Fake Bios (#65)

The boys are back this week to talk about gleaning benefits from bad open mics, working on material, and to answer a question about submitting clips with local references. It's a fun one!
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Vacation Glow & Comedy Wildness! (#64)

Vacation is over! The boys are back from a two week hiatus to talk about their respective vacations and catch up on comedy gossip and drama from the last few weeks. It's a fun one!
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Tax Season, Feds is Watching! (#63)

Mat and Dwight talk all things taxes including what things working comics can write off and how to avoid the feds! 
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Booking Challenge Results! (#62)

The boys are back this week (better late than never!), to share their strategies and results from the TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE. Listener question from Alex Schubert about the proper way to cancel a show. It's a silly one! 
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TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE & Kids These Days (#61)

The boys are back to recap full weeks on the road and at home. Dwight gives an update on Facebook ad performance and talks about his shows at Helium and Mat ventured out for a few shows in Chicago. We also throw down our first TEN DAY BOOKING CHALLENGE of 2024. The goal being to book at least one show a day from March 13th to March 23rd. Join us!
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JFL Canceled and Pushing Through (#60)

The boys are back this week to talk about the huge news happening in the world of comedy. Mat claims to have once seen good improv and listener Jon Hancuff sends in a great question that Mat and Dwight attempt to take down. It's a fun one!
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Comedy Drama Galore! (#59)

Mat and Dwight jump right into this week's comedy-drama! Is it cool for a booker to cancel a comic's dates? What's SNL look like moving forward? Is the world ending? Have we lost? Who knows!? The boys try and figure it all out. It's a spicy good one! 
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Name Droppers and A Talking Pile of Mashed Potatoes (#58)

The boys are back this week to talk comics who are energy vampires and name droppers. What's the benefit of doing shows in tough rooms? Michigan loves Dwight but does Mat love Michigan? It's a good one!
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Mr. Miyagi of Comedy Advice (#57)

Join beloved Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight in an episode full of laughter, life stories, and incisive look into comedy. In this riveting episode of "Mat and Dwight Just Might", these comedians share how they weather illnesses and setbacks, plug away at their routines and bring humor to even the mundane aspects of life. Their discussions span from the confounding algorithms of social media to the nuances of engaging with modern audiences. An adventure through everyday struggles, strange hobbies and the undying passion for football awaits listeners here.
From on-stage experiences to off-stage preparations, Mat and Dwight offer insights into the reality of the comedy world. As they navigate the realm of securing gigs, building followings, reacting to audience tendencies and dealing with shifting audience cultures, listeners are offered a candid, humorous journey through the intricacies of being a modern-day stand-up comedian. Explore how these comedians strategize to overcome challenges, capitalize on trends, and continuously learn and grow.
Peek behind the comedic curtains as the two delve into their experiences producing comedy shows, teaching comedy classes, and collaborating on inclusive performances. Unearth the rewards and pressures of teaching comedy to a varied audience and immerse in the intricacies of orchestrating an all-female comedy show. This episode encapsulates the journey of a performer engaging with an audience living within digital distractions.
The episode wraps up exploring the craft and strategies that go into constructing jokes, from personal anecdotes to observational humor. Mat and Dwight decode comedy mechanics and discuss techniques for engaging the audience. Rounded up with a Q&A session and possibilities for future plans, this episode is a comprehensive guide for comedy enthusiasts, served with a generous sprinkling of humor.

Well Meaning Drunken White Ladies and The Quest for Good Tape

The boys are back this week with a listener question from comedian Ben Katzner! Mat continues to try and capture a perfect 7 minute set and Dwight recaps his time at the West End Comedy Festival in Atlanta. Plus, some opinions on Shane Gillis returning to SNL. It's a fun one!
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