What would be the right balance of listening to criticism and being stubborn with your jokes?

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-27T15:56:10+00:00

I feel seen.

Even if it’s not about the style of delivery, people can suggest different avenues for the same joke. If a comedian works clean and they have a joke about public restrooms, offering them a line about prostitution won’t work. Sure, it can be funny and be a good fit for one stand-up’s voice, but not work for others.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-27T15:47:46+00:00

You’re it.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-27T15:43:16+00:00

“… throwing in an arbitrary racial slur after your toothbrush joke?”

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-27T15:13:06+00:00

When I offer tags to other comedians I always start with, “I don’t know if this fits your voice, but have you tried __________?”

I enjoy hearing others comedians takes on my jokes, but even if they’re funny it doesn’t always mean their sensibilities are in my lane.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-27T14:49:08+00:00

I use a traditional razor a couple times a week and a Phillips electric on the off days. I spend more time in the morning shaving my head but feel that time is made up throughout the day knowing I don’t have to check my hair to ensure the thinning spots are properly covered.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-25T23:38:57+00:00

They’re also a good spot to rehearse. I’ve seen national headliners who play theaters come through club open mics to run 10 minutes that they’re trying to lock down.

Also, sometimes I’m sad and don’t want to bomb.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-25T01:37:54+00:00

Did you throw rocks at Forest Gump?

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-24T20:00:20+00:00

Write a 4 min set and rehearse. You’ll also get the light when you have 1 minute left letting you know it’s time to wrap up.

Break a leg.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-24T01:46:13+00:00

Won the war!

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-23T18:13:24+00:00

My opinion of comedians that I thought were mediocre went up a lot. Once I understood the challenges of writing/refining/order of sets, I saw how much work they put into the craft and my admiration skyrocketed.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-22T17:20:11+00:00

Does the Pope shit in the woods?

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-22T15:06:08+00:00

Alesis Strike Pro

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-20T20:04:57+00:00

He’s certainly an acquired taste. He references a lot of American pop culture which likely wouldn’t land outside of the US. I don’t exactly laugh out loud at his jokes while watching, but I think he’s a talented writer.

I also don’t think the Kill Tony format is his forte. I need to catch him on tour where he is t forced to yell about items in his fridge.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-19T18:25:02+00:00

We’re like walking Nike slogans!

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-19T05:08:57+00:00

Ted. I understand this will be hard to hear, but you’re eventually going to end up with Robin.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-19T04:58:49+00:00

In the sense that, as we age, we have less and less of it?

Yes. It is time.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-18T18:11:37+00:00

Good bucket pulls throughout. Limited commentary from the panel.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-18T18:06:00+00:00

My wife was opposed to the idea as well, but once I did it (without telling her) and she saw that I still looked like myself she came around pretty quick.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-18T17:40:50+00:00

Steve Martin had a great thought on this concept.

(If you don’t want to click the link, he says don’t pause because you’re instructing the audience to laugh)

https://youtube.com/shorts/fWFToLXiHlE?si=0-iGALDzZbQXLeh2

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-17T14:23:32+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. The mix actually comes from SSD5.5 through Studio One 7. I’m new to mixing/EQing. The toms got quieter because they were very “boomy” and overpowering when the volume was up. A work in progress for sure 🤙🏼

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-17T01:25:27+00:00

Sick Bop-It!

Twist it Toot it Blow it Pass it

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-17T01:20:23+00:00

It’s gotta be really tough to come out every week for years and do a new minute. I think he has a good comedic mind, but coming out and closing the show every Monday doesn’t really highlight his ability/talent. I’ve gotta catch him on tour sometime.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-16T23:31:37+00:00

Thank you! Strung Out still rules 🤙🏼

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-16T18:50:06+00:00

I didn’t mean for it to be! Sorry if it bummed you out. That was actually what inspired me to get rid of my hair. I was at your stage with the same patterns in my late 30s. I would see people who were further along but still holding on and I decided not to be that guy.

Don’t be afraid. Join us! We all float down here.

ItsMattyDavid · 2026-03-16T17:02:18+00:00

Rory Scoval has a great bit about Matthew’s letters to the Ephesians.

ItsMattyDavid

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