72 episodes
The Commissioner of Comedy with James Mattern Paperhouse Network
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5.0 • 61 Ratings
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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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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!!! -
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 -
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 Angelo
Art by JSS.one
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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 Angelo
Art by JSS.one
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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 Angelo
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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
Customer Reviews
Tony Robbins of Comedy
I’ve been a professional comedian for over a decade and listening to this podcast re-inspires me every time. Mattern is the Tony Robbins of Comedy. I mean that in a good way.
Lots of great tips
Love the show. James is a true believer, and his passion is evident in each interview or solo show.
Awesome for new comics
Heard of the podcast from the hyenas and just never quite made it here until I met you at an open mic in rofo and you talked about the podcast and what it was about. It’s truly great man. I’ve been listening to it for a week now and every episode just solidifies the spot stand up has in my life and why I’m doing it.