Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

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Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

Matt Friend is now bringing his incredible talents to the podcast world with his new show “Friend In High Places”. Partnering with Bill Maher’s team at Club Random Studios, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, talk about their rise to prominence and all things life, and maybe even do a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most! Famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, spanning generations as a worldly, wise-beyond-his-years student of all things show business, comedy, politics, and culture. Matt has an innate ability to ask thoughtful questions one moment while riffing with celebrity greats the next. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

  1. 4 NOV

    Gary Janetti | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Matt Friend and Family Writer and Author Gary Janetti on how people dress like slobs on planes, Gary's Seinfeld-esque observational humor, Gary's hilarious Instagram posts about family vacations, how Matt and Gary met in the "Family Guy" writers' room, how the show has evolved, the character development of Stewie Griffin, making Stewie's character more multidimensional by incorporating aspects of his own personality, how Stewie's "gay" traits were an evolution of the character that added depth and humor, the challenges and processes involved in writing cutaway gags and episodes, the tricky balance between pushing comedic boundaries and maintaining sensitivity, and much more. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. 27 OCT

    Hank Azaria | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m

  3. 20 OCT

    Dane Cook | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Matt Friend and Dane Cook on Dane’s early use of MySpace and how it compares to modern platforms like TikTok, the challenges and differences of breaking into the comedy scene back in the 2000s vs. now, Cook's perspective on how being self-made through social media made him both successful and a target for criticism, Dane on hosting Saturday Night Live and working with legendary cast members, his friendships with comedy legends like Bob Saget and Jerry Lewis, Dane’s reflections on how negative interactions with peers shaped his positive outlook, advice Matt received from people like Hank Azaria and encouragement from John Stamos, and Dane on navigating life and comedy without alcohol or drugs. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m

  4. 13 OCT

    Wes Moore | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Matt Friend and Governor Wes Moore on what it’s like to follow Oprah on the speech stage, handling the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, communication with Vice President Kamala Harris during the crisis, the rationale behind Wes Moore’s decision to pardon 175,000 people with certain plant related convictions, the age gap between him and many top leaders in government, the need for fresh, common-sense leadership, defining patriotism, Moore’s military service and how it shapes his understanding of true patriotism, and which governors are best at a party!  Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  5. 6 OCT

    Jay Pharoah | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    It’s rapid fire impressions and laughs as Matt Friend and brilliant comedian Jay Pharoah delve into the nuances of voice, mannerisms, and personality that bring their celebrity characters to life. Jay opens up about his time on "Saturday Night Live," sharing stories about the competitive atmosphere, the creative process, and the challenges he faced as one of the youngest cast members. Both comedians reflect on the challenges of being typecast as "just impressionists." They explore their desires to showcase their broader talents in stand-up comedy, acting, and hosting, discussing how they leverage their signature skills to open new doors in their careers. Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 21m

  6. 29 SEPT

    Lucas Bravo | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  7. 23 SEPT

    Jack Whitehall | Friend in High Places with Matt Friend

    Comedian Matt Friend welcomes the massively popular British comedian Jack Whitehall to Friend in High Places. The two dive into Jack's journey in comedy, from his early days experimenting with different personas on stage to becoming one of Britain's biggest stand-up stars. They explore the nuances between British and American audiences, with Jack offering Matt advice for handling UK crowds for Matt's upcoming London performance. Jack opens up about his relationship with his supermodel girlfriend Roxy. They also delve into celebrity encounters, including Jack's friendships with Harry Styles and Emma Watson, his near-miss audition for Harry Potter, and losing out roles to Robert Pattinson, and more that don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

  8. 15 SEPT

    Delaney Rowe | Friend In High Places with Matt Friend

    Matt Friend and the brilliant actress, comedian, and creator Delaney Rowe (@delaneyrowe) on their mutual rises on social media during the pandemic, Delaney’s “Indie Girl” character, the "insufferable female lead in a movie" trope, Delaney’s creative process, feeling older in your twenties as creators get younger and younger, the wild ride of getting praise from famous people, Matt and Delaney try to figure out if they were flirting, Delaney’s private chef story, and Delaney’s future career plans.  Follow Matt on IG: @themattfriend Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FriendInHighPlaces Watch Friends in High Places on YouTube: https://bit.ly/FriendinHighPlacesYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
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Matt Friend is now bringing his incredible talents to the podcast world with his new show “Friend In High Places”. Partnering with Bill Maher’s team at Club Random Studios, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, talk about their rise to prominence and all things life, and maybe even do a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most! Famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, spanning generations as a worldly, wise-beyond-his-years student of all things show business, comedy, politics, and culture. Matt has an innate ability to ask thoughtful questions one moment while riffing with celebrity greats the next. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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