The Commissioner of Comedy with James Mattern

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A comedy etiquette podcast. A 101 class on the unspoken rules and insider going ons of being a working standup comedian in New York City and the road.

  1. 11/19/2021

    On to The Next One

    I just had arguably the biggest week of my career. And then….. what? This will happen a lot in this business. Spend days, weeks, months even years trying to accomplish something then the panic of a scary question. “What’s next?” This week I discuss facing the possible malaise after a big gig. And how to feel after an accomplishment. Production by “Slick” Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD THE CHECK SPOT album is out on Pinch Records. Available everywhere!!!

  2. 11/09/2021

    The Check Spot

    The check spot is the most dreaded spot on a comedy show. It’s where the young act on the bill earns their keep. The audience doesn’t pay attention, the servers are loud, and one’s self esteem can get crushed. I talk about how important the checks were to my development and  Why I decided to record an album during them. In the end I discuss if that spot should even exist and if a comic should get paid to do them. Production by “Slick”Nick Angelo Art by JSS. One Music by MDMD The Check Spot album is out on Pinch Records November 12 everywhere you download albums

  3. 11/04/2021

    Losing my edge?

    This week I ponder if getting mental health deteriorates a comic art? Does getting help take away one’s edge? And is it worth it?Production By “Slick” Nick AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD

  4. 10/13/2021

    Get The Funk Outta Here

    I had a good weekend after weeks of misery. What got me out of it? Doing gigs I didn’t really want to do. I discuss how inspiration can come from the least likely places. Later I discuss how hanging with peers is so taken for granted.Production by Nick AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD

  5. 10/07/2021

    Gripes of Wrath

    WE ARE BACK!!!! I open by explaining why there hasn’t been an episode. I then go into things I’ve seen since the last ep that are driving me insane. Comics leaving the stage after two minutes and sitting in the audience before their set plus more things that make me scream like a banshee!!!!Production by Nick AngeloArt by JSS.one

  6. 09/08/2021

    Not Everyone is Andy Kaufman

    Is it worth it to be different? Is there such thing as “pure comedy” or “traditional comedy?” In this episode I dig deep inside the pitfalls and potential gold mine of doing something outside the box in comedy. Production Nick Angelo Art JSS.one Music MDMD

  7. 09/01/2021

    TIME... IS ON MY SIDE

    There is more to getting work than just killing.  Comedy is a job. And jobs like punctual and easy to to work with employees. This week I discuss the importance of being on time, not blowing the light and being kind to the staff. And how eventually how abusing these things can lead to nit getting booked. Production by Nick Angelo Art by JSS.one Music by MDMD

  8. 08/25/2021

    Do Your Homework

    Sometimes you have to keep performing. And sometimes that is giving yourself a task to work on. It’s very productive to always work on something on stage beyond killing and developing new material. This week I look at how giving oneself homework can show dividends in the long run.Production by Nick AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD

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A comedy etiquette podcast. A 101 class on the unspoken rules and insider going ons of being a working standup comedian in New York City and the road.

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