The Commissioner of Comedy with James Mattern

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 AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMDTHE CHECK SPOT album is out on Pinch Records. Available everywhere!!!

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 AngeloArt by JSS. OneMusic by MDMDThe Check Spot al...

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

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

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

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 AngeloArt JSS.oneMusic MDMD

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 AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD

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

When should a comic do their best material? It’s a frequently asked question. Is it beneficial to only kill? And does a performer owe it to who is booking them to crush every time? Production by Nick Angelo (congrats)Art by JSS.oneMusic by MDMD

When are you an aspiring comic and when can you tell people you are a comic? Are there benefits to not getting onstage? This week I talk about the perception of people who only get a couple times a week and act like they have been paying their dues.Production. By Nick AngeloArt by JSS.oneMusic by MDMDIf you are in the philly area see the first ever live episode August 10 live At Soul Joel’s Comedy Dome in Royersford, Pa 7pm with Specusl guest Shuli EgarLong Live Ruhbin !!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️