This Might Help with Matt Braunger

I’ve known Yassir since he was a doorman at The Improv back in my early Los Angeles days, and he’s certainly taken off like a rocket. He’s a male model (like myself), just ask him. Black Monday is his most recent credit, and his IMDB is impressive, but I know him more as an amazing, fearless standup and a writer on a TON of shows. He’s also one of my friends with a serious dichotomy in his life, that of his online presence and the way he is in person. He’s gone in hard on folks on twitter and other social media platforms, but in person he’s a thoughtful self-effacing dude. Loved having him on, as he is not only one of the funniest people out there, but he’s real AF (as the kids say). Listen to this one today, especially if the holidays have you down. We had so much fun.

THE CALLS:

1) A caller is working on his masters degree and has two huge final papers due SOON. How to buckle down? (This was perfect for Yassir, as he writes A TON.

2) A caller is planning to just ride out the quarantine by eating and getting high and then getting lipo when it’s safe to do so. Cool?

3) A caller has no interest in having sex with his wife, and is also watching a ton of porn throughout the day. Do these things have anything to do with each other? Listen for our advice, argue with it, then finally agree. Happy Holidays, Mightys! Don’t lose the smooth!

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The Living Tombstone is, by their own definition, “an internet band,” but they’re more than that. They’re fun, kindhearted, and insightful, especially for such young dudes. And yeah, I know, I’m obviously a super young dude too, but whatevs, bro. Anyway, this one went long and we got deep into some real stuff. My tendency with this podcast is to err on the side of funny, but these guys got really real, and we got some serious calls. But don’t fret, it was also entertaining as hell. Listen now!

THE CALLS:

1) A good dude’s best friend is obese, and it’s getting worse. How can he help?

2) A caller wonders, do comedians mind when people try to make them laugh? And do bands mind when fans gush? Help!

3) A caller’s father (who’s lost his wife) is veering more and more towards the negative. How to stop him/help him/etc?

Thanks, Mightys!

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Comedian Brent Terhune joins me this week all the way from Indiana by way of Comedy Itself. I’m always on the hunt for comedians I’ve never seen to become fans of, and over the past couple of months I’ve become a huge fan of Brent’s. If you’ve never seen him live, maybe you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who have seen his videos (a lot of which involve him yelling in a car). My personal favorite is the owner of a capsized boat called the “S.S. Magaritaville” that sank along with several others during a rally. Brent made this episode a lot of fun.

THE CALLS:

1) A caller who was punched by a homeless man no longer wants to give money to the homeless. Is he a dick?

2) A guy’s dad left a long time ago, can we help him solve a math problem?, and

3) A caller wants to know how to keep weight off during the holidays.

A CLASSIC ASK! Listen and learn, my Mightys.

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It’s Thanksgiving week, and though it’s been a monster punch-in-the-dong of a year, we still have things to be thankful for. This week I’m thankful to have the hilarious Corey Ryan Forrester on the show. You might know him from his no-BS-taking pro wrestler character “The Buttercream Dream,” but I know him from his hilarious stand-up. Either way, he’s a gem. Like all of us, Corey was thrown for a loop during the pandemic because he was literally always on the road, but it made him focus on online comedy. Fast forward to now, and he’s being retweeted by Dave Bautista. What could be better? This ep was an absolute blast and we became great friends during it. Need a break from the stress of the holiday? Lock yourself in the garage and listen to this one on 10.

THE CALLS:

1) A man is headed to T-Day dinner with relatives attending who use glamour filters to excess. How can he not stare?

2) My man Chris from Davenport and his wife are not inviting their parents to Thanksgiving (understandably). How do they help with their parents’ hurt feelings?

3) A nice gal is turning 40, wants to party, but how?

Listen now, Mightys, and hear our perfect answers. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Have you seen Season Two of The Boys on Amazon? Great, right? If you’re a fan, like I am, you might have noticed a very handsome fella playing a sensitive Hawkeye-type hero. That’s my friend, hilarious comedian Langston Kerman. However, like me, he’s more than just good looking. Langston grew up in Chicago and cut his teeth as a comedian in New York City. He’s always been one of those comics whom I just love to watch, because he’s always got an observation I never see coming. This episode went a little long because we GOT INTO IT on this one. As the kids online say, “You love to see it.”

THE CALLS:

1) A very drunk person decided to call in and do a horrible Australian accent to tell me to cut the one grey hair in my eyebrow. Thankfully, it led to a hilarious discussion of how our wives make us look better, and how we resist for the sake of our idiot egos.

2) A teacher is torn between teaching and her regard for her own life after her administration decides to reopen classes. Should she go or no?

3) A two-parter from this caller: A) What to have on her pizza, since the world is ending, and B) How can she deal with the rampant angst and anxiety we’re currently enjoying. Listen and get our advice! Also, rate us highly online and tell your friends.

Thanks, Mightys!

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Monroe Martin is a really funny comedian and, honestly, that’s all I knew about him before we recorded this podcast. Now I know that he grew up in foster homes, has a wife, and loves pettiness as much as I do. Dude is the best! We had a lot of fun recording this one, to the point that my producer Rene came in after we were finished still laughing at our antics. I’m really happy that this ep is coming out this week when we’re having so much anxiety as a country and a world. Need a laugh? Here it is, Mightys!

THE CALLS:

1) A guy’s parody website in Savannah got an award, but they gave it to someone else: THE CITY ITSELF! And get this, the city will not give it back. What to do??

2) Miranda wants to do what to do for a living as a young person. THE ETERNAL QUESTION!, and

3) Hiya’s dad’s 50th birthday is coming up, the family wants them to get together, but her mom will not admit she’s an alcoholic who drunk texts mean stuff. Can she skip it?? Listen to hear our advice! Thanks, gang.

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So as many of you know, my wife and I drove our baby daughter 3,000 miles across the country to escape the fiery California air about a month ago. We also left so my in-laws could meet baby Rose, their granddaughter. During that time in lovely Mansfield, Massachusetts I’ve been writing, watching the baby, doing this podcast, and sometimes drinking. My main man Jeff Eagan has helped me with that, as well as HAVING PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE. A painter by trade, Eagan (as he’s known, like Braunger) has a great outlook on life. So when my wife half-jokingly suggested I have him on the show, I said, “Hell yeah.” Give this ep a listen and you’ll see why he’s become such a great friend. As a kid in a bar once said about Eagan, “Dude is a legend.”

THE CALLS:

1) A man asks if my “amazing” beard is natural. Jeff, who is also gifted by God with an amazing one, chimes in,

2) Former guest (and current friend and comedian) Jen Kirkman asks what to do about relatives who email her with a person connected about “Getting into the business” without asking her first,

3) Josh Gondelman (ANOTHER former guest/current friend/comedian asks “if the lockdown happens in NYC again, what can I look forward to?”

4) Chris G (our friend in town) wants to know, if he buys a “scratchy” (scratch ticket) and wins, what should he spend it on?

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Esther Tsang is a freelance food writer who I am a fan of, but didn’t know. That’s changed, as after this episode we agreed to go eat/grab a drink when Covid blows over. We had a ton of fun on this ep, and I’m so glad I randomly reached out over Twitter. Ah, Twitter, you’re so relaxing and helpful! Always! Jokes aside, check out this ep because Esther is very deep, very smart, and an absolute stitch. Side note: This episode was recorded inside a definitely haunted house built in the 1800s in Providence, Rhode Island, so you might hear a ghost or two.

THE CALLS:

1) A man broke up with his lady and is having doubts. Should he reach out? Go back? (Spoiler for context: I have gone back, Esther NEVER HAS),

2) A lady (with no agenda, I’m sure) asks where the best place to sneak into Canada is (Spoiler again: Esther knows exactly where to)

3) A non-binary stand-up asks if they should speak their truth or hide it in the hopes of not ruffling feathers, getting ahead, etc. Listen for our answers and give your own! Subscribe, rate, tell your friends and more.

Thanks, Mightys.

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What can I say about Beth Stelling? To know her is to love her, and also to be kind of jealous of her jokes and stage presence. Not me, obviously, but you know… other comics. Anyway, Beth and I go way back and when I saw she had a new special out (“Girl Daddy” on HBO Max), I had to have her on the show to help out the Mightys. MAN, did we get into it. Jerks online, comedy as a possibly dead thing now, loneliness, and more! So much fun! I love you, Beth.

THE CALLS:

1) Aaron, a fellow comic, calls in to talk about what is probably a sociopathic neighbor who called him a bad father to his face (!!),

2) A man who has just been promoted is worried his now-unemployed lady will decide to not get a new job. How to tell her?

3) Connor is in the process of converting to Judaism but cannot get his dad to understand what that means at all. Any way to tell him about this very rare religion (I’m kidding)?

Listen to Beth and I dish out the real deal!

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Liz Crain is a huge part of my hometown Portland, Oregon’s food scene. When I was kid, food and restaurants there were kinda… eh. Now, though? That place can compete and win with places like New York, Madrid, and even Paris. Yeah, that’s right, Pierre, I said it! Liz has been documenting, cooking, and teaching on the Portland food scene for a long time now and it was great to have her on. As you Mightys know, I’m all about giving yourself treats, and that’s what Liz is all about. Not only things like stuff to cook, but also things to ferment (including booze), and CANNABIS!! Yes, that’s right. All the things!

THE CALLS:

1) My childhood friend Chantal calls in to TELL ME I’M AWESOME (also, what should she do with her restaurant on the Oregon Coast??)

2) A man says his neighbor neglects her dogs to the point of abuse. Should he say something or leave a letter?

3) A guy wants to know which way toilet paper should be displayed, the over or the under? HUGE QUESTION!!

Listen now.

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