Mat and Dwight Just Might

Mat and Dwight get into some comedy drama taking over social media, and welcome in distinguished guest, Kelly Collette. Kelly recaps a terrible cruise experience and shares the process of starting up an email list and the benefits that can come from having one. It's a fun one! Kelly is a standup comedian, writer, and storyteller who began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since become a beloved fixture on the national comedy scene. She has been featured on Sirius XM, NPR, and has a DryBar Comedy Special called I made you this. Her clips have gained millions of views on social media.  Follow Kelly here Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!      

In this episode, Dwight regales with tales from his week in Little Rock which includes several odd audience interactions. Mat produces a show from scratch and the boys talk about the Kendrick Lamar super bowl halftime performance. It's a hot one! Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back with a new segment where they talk about comedy topics with professional comedians. This week's guest is the prolific Brent Terhune who talks about his writing process and gives advice on how to maximize output. It's a great one! About Brent: Characters, voices, one liners, and time-tested monologues-comedian Brent Terhune is the embodiment of all these things and more. Not many comics can pull off Brent's laid-back style of comedy and still remain just as absurd and funny, but equally relevant and relatable at the same time. Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight dive into the first sets they've had since the inauguration, talk about some local comedy drama, and answer a listener question about pay scale. PLUS, a new segment for the pod is announced! It's a hot one! Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight Just Might make it to 100 episodes! Dwight tries a Trump joke in rural Illinois and Mat finds himself moderating Comic-Con panels. It's a hot one! Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

In this episode of MDJM, the boys talk about connecting with the youth, find out about The Rizzler and give some festival submission advice. Mat gives us an update from his hotel room in Colorado and Dwight is gearing up for a run of shows in Feb. It's a fun one! Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

In this episode, Mat and Dwight dive into the challenges of creating comedy in 2025. They reflect on their successes and lessons learned from the previous year, sharing insights on consistency and celebrating small wins They explore the highs and lows of 2024 with humor and honesty, discussing the importance of continuous learning and openness to new opportunities. Mat and Dwight also touch upon their goals for the year, highlighting personal growth and the ever-evolving landscape of comedy. Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Welcome to the final episode of 2024, where Mat and Dwight reflect on an incredible year of comedy. In this episode, they discuss their favorite moments, their achievements, and the challenges they faced on their comedic journey. Join them as they share stories from the year, shout out the listeners who contributed their 2024 accomplishments and 2025 goals, and explore what's next for both the podcast and their individual careers. It's a wrap-up filled with laughter, insights, and plans for the future. With anecdotes about recent shows, thoughts on the comedy scene, and a look at upcoming events, this episode is a celebration of comedy and friendship as they prepare to kick off 2025 with new ambitions and excitement. Tune in for a fun and heartfelt season finale!

Welcome to another episode of "Mat and Dwight Just Might," where Midwest comedians Mat Alano-Martin and Dwight Simmons share their humorous adventures and challenges as they navigate through holiday comedy shows and the intricacies of performing during festive seasons. The episode captures the essence of their comedic journey, from memorable interactions with fans who surprisingly show up at their gigs to relatable struggles of recollecting names due to "long COVID and past indulgences." Join Mat and Dwight as they candidly discuss their aspirations for the coming year, including a resolve to pay closer attention during introductions. Expect laughter as Matt humorously considers documenting his brother's colonoscopy journey, wondering about the comedic potential akin to David after the Dentist. Listeners as they dive into personal anecdotes from the performers' itineraries, featuring interactions at comedy clubs such as Indianapolis' Helium and Bloomington's unique comedy venues. The episode rounds off with Mat relaying his road escapades and holiday plans, promising upcoming entertaining performances and inviting fans to reconnect and enjoy new material in a trademark freshly coined "New Year New Jokes" show. Send in your questions, and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight are back to recap their weeks that were full of stand-up and give an update on the latest Andrew Schulz vs. Kendrick Lamar beef. The boys also talk about working in topical and material into their larger sets and talk through the types of things they want to share on social media. It's a hot one! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week to recap their Thanksgiving weeks and to give a preview of their upcoming schedules. Plus, they drop BIG NEWS (in the world of this podcast). It's a fun one! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys hop right into their reactions to the surprise Kendrick Lamar album release and talk about taking that energy into their shows.  The final results for the BOOKING CHALLENGE are in! Mat and Dwight share their booking strategies for the home stretch and share some advice on how to carry yourself when you're new to the game. It's a fun one! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back to recap their comedy doings and to give an update on the Two Week Booking Challenge. Also, a discussion on best practices on how to reach out to bookers. It's a good one! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back this week to talk about the fallout of last week's election and lay the ground rules for another booking challenge. This booking challenge will run from Nov. 13th-Nov. 26th with the goal of booking at least one show per day. Join along and share your progress! Send in your questions and we'll answer them on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back to recap their shows, talk about election stress and how not to be a complete idiot as a feature. It's definitely a podcast! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back this week to discuss the fallout surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe's "jokes" he made at a MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden. How's the comedy world reacting? Will this hurt his career? Will it somehow help it? We dive deep! Also, Mat gives an update on the editing process of his special and Dwight double dips on Sunday night. It's a hot one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

After a brief week hiatus, the boys are back to recap Mat's special recording and Dwight's continued trek through the Northern states. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week to recap a full week of shows, talk about their respective comedy classes and get an update on Mat's special prep. Plus, a question from comedian Stetson Banks on putting together runs. Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back to make fun of "Clean comedians" that aren't all that clean. Mat takes us through his daily process for getting ready to film another special and talks through the technical side of a DIY project of this nature. Dwight recaps his week in DC and struggles through promo brain. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back to recap their week full of shows as Mat battles Covid and Dwight ponders calling out people wearing right-wing merch. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Dwight goes full cheese head and Mat recaps the good, bad and ugly of a comedy festival. The boys also tackle a question about how to know if a festival is good and worth submitting to. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight are back this week with a question from listener Alex Schubert about the best way to spend time away from getting on stage. PLUS we congratulate Emil Wakim for getting SNL. It's a fun one!   Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back to recap thier shows, talk about summer contest strategy and discuss some recent clips posted by Netflix. It's a silly one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

On this episode, Mat gets the best birthday gift of all - Discovering he's not dying! Dwight gives life updates and performs in the woods. Listener question about how to work on a clean set at bar shows. It's a hoot! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Mat and Dwight are back to recap being "The Baddest MoFo on the Lineup". The boys also make light of Mat's impending death diagnosis.  This one's all love! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week and Mat discusses how his show in Evansville, IN was cancelled due to Homeland Security. Seriously! Plus, the boys recap their shows, find some positivity, and congratulate Indiana's Funniest Contest winner, Gwen Sunkel. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!    

Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap their respective shows, talk about Joe Rogan's new special on Netflix and ask the question is the "Hawk Tuah" being taken advantage of by her management. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week discussing what's on their creative bucket lists. Mega shoutout to comedian and new author Sally Brooks for the release of her new book "Going to Maine". Also discussed, is the proper way to ask someone to do a show. It's a fun one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!    

The boys are back to recap seeing each other in person for the first time in many moons. Mat and Dwight did shows at the GBUFO Festival and judged the Helium Funniest Person in Indiana contests. It's juicy!  Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight discuss doing shows the night of the assassination attempt of the former President. Dwight goes over the wild marketing of Sticker Mule. Also, a listener question about the best ways to get your foot into regional comedy clubs. It's a good one! Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Mat and Dwight celebrate the nation's birthday by taking the week off but they are back to catch up on shows, diastole some advice and talk about Hawk Tuah Girl getting into stand-up. Good? Bad? You be the judge! Also, the boys tackle a great and thoughtful question from comedian Shawn Braley and try to end the episode without devolving into nonsense. *It doesn't work out* Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week to recap their week full of shows and some Bad Boys 4 talk. Mat reiterates some sage advice and Dwight finds out about a review about him that's been floating around for a few years. It's a fun one!   Send us a question about comedy and we'll answer it on the show! Email - MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back to recap their weeks full of shows and give some lessons learned along the way. Plus, more Rob Schneider drama and question of the week from listener Jared Cheek. It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back this week with a wide ranging conversation about what has inspired them lately, up and coming comedy clubs, finding nuance in overdone topics and a 3 part question about what services are most needed by comics. It's a silly one, dive in! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

Hey family! The boys are back this week to discuss the 11th annual Limestone Comedy Festival and pass along career advice taken from this year's industry panel! Are managers necessary? How often do you follow up with a booker? Get in here! It's a hot one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

The boys are back and discussing different ways stress manifests in their bodies leading up to the Limestone Comedy Festival and to answer a bunch of questions.  Advice on when to call out a bad comic, goal-setting and structuring a set. It's all in there! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Mat and Dwight are back to recap their weeks in comedy and give their updated thoughts on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef. This is a silly fun time! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Mat and Dwight are back this week to recap Dwight's march on the capitol to work with Lewis Black and to talk about Mat's time at Dr. Grins in Grand Rapids. Mat hits us with some more references from the 70s and we get into the drama of the week - A famous comedian severely underpaying their openers. It's a good one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

The boys are back super late this week with a bunch to talk about! Seinfeld is old! Dwight recaps Middle Ground Comedy Festival, and Mat gets an unsuspected DM on Instagram. Question of the week comes from comedian Shannon Norman (@Shambonez).  It's a fun one! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Mat and Dwight talk all things taxes including what things working comics can write off and how to avoid the feds!  Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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!  Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!  

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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!  Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

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.

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! Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry.  Send questions/comments to MatandDwight@gmail.com! Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight!

Netflix auditions and comedy ruins love! It's a fun one! Join Midwest comedians Mat and Dwight as they delve into the riveting world of stand-up comedy. Tune into an episode packed with hilarious anecdotes, enlightening revelations about the comedy craft, and thoughtful explorations of the dynamics within the industry.  Be a pal and leave a review and subscribe!  Follow Mat! Follow Dwight! Witness comedic evolution in its most raw form, with relatable tales of triumph and blunders, ambition and resilience. Learn about the backstage dilemmas, the unpleasant experiences, as well as the bright moments of camaraderie and personal victories. Our hosts also take you through the nuances of social media in the comedic realm and dissect recent comedy-drama on the global stage. This episode proves to be an engaging overview of open-mic comedy, combined with a touch of warmth, humor, and shared laughter against a backdrop of comedic trials and conquests. A perfect listen for stand-up aficionados, aspirants, or anyone who could use a good chuckle.