Comedian Matt Friend on Satire, Social Media, and Political Impressions | Jimmy's Jobs

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In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, comedian Matt Friend joins to discuss his journey in comedy, the impact of social media on his career, and his experience performing political impressions. Matt shares insights into the differences between American and British humor and reflects on high-profile gigs like the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The conversation explores the evolving media landscape, the role of satire in society, and the intersection of comedy and politics.

00:00 Intro

01:27 Matt Friend's Comedy Journey

05:49 The White House Correspondents Dinner Experience

10:56 The Impact of Media on Politics

18:18 Observations on British Culture

22:20 Red Carpet Impressions

23:25 Meeting Barack Obama

24:41 Dream Celebrity Encounters

29:01 Comedy and Privilege

30:57 Comedy Courses and SNL

32:03 Political Impressions and Reflections

36:55 Final Thoughts and Future Guests

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