Matt McCusker
A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
Tom Vann & Dan Dennis
4.9 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 April 2024
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Matt McCusker is a multi-talented individual widely recognized for his work in comedy, writing, and podcasting. Originating from Havertown, Pennsylvania, he has made significant contributions to the comedy world, both as a stand-up comedian and a co-host on "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" alongside Shane Gillis. McCusker has a diverse background, including a stint of engaging in mostly non-violent criminal activities before turning his life around towards a more peaceful and harmonious direction. His dedication to comedy and writing is evident in his numerous achievements, such as being named Philly's Funniest in 2014 and guest appearances on high-profile shows like "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
Apart from his stand-up career, McCusker has ventured into authorship with his novel "Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and the American Dream," exploring themes close to his personal experiences and observations. In 2023, he took a significant step by releasing his debut comedy special, "The Speed of Light," directly on his YouTube channel, showcasing his ability to connect with audiences on various platforms. McCusker's podcast, "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast," has also seen substantial success, becoming the most subscribed podcast on Patreon with over 71,000 member subscriptions as of August 2023.
Beyond his professional life, McCusker is deeply committed to his family, describing himself as a stern yet loving father and a dedicated husband, with a strong emphasis on placing God above all. His life and career reflect a journey of transformation and dedication to his crafts, making him a notable figure in the contemporary comedy scene.
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| 0:00.0 | With us in studio he's going to be at the funnybone |
| 0:04.6 | Orlando dot funnybone dot com for tickets now this morning like I'm you because she's here and I like to |
| 0:09.7 | bust her balls a little bit I did I was doing funnybone dot orlando dot com yeah yeah |
| 0:14.1 | and that goes to know it's to be the improv I mean you guys know where |
| 0:19.7 | you absolutely know he's got two shows tonight, two shows tomorrow. |
| 0:24.0 | Matt McCusker is here. How you doing Matt? |
| 0:27.0 | Hey, what's up guys? How you do it? |
| 0:29.0 | Thank you for the blast. |
| 0:30.0 | So, you know, I mean... |
| 0:32.0 | I should say famous podcaster, and stand up Matt McCusser. |
| 0:36.0 | And writer. |
| 0:37.0 | And dad. |
| 0:38.0 | And dad. |
| 0:39.0 | And father. |
| 0:40.0 | And probably best husband. I try. I'm right. I try my best. I mean I get |
| 0:47.2 | tired of being the best husband at Orlando. I'm one of the greats. Matt I'm curious |
| 0:52.2 | because I know Daniel was talking to you earlier about like, you know, we kind of went independent. |
| 0:58.0 | We start out in like morning radio, you know, and started doing podcasting back in oh nine at the |
| 1:04.0 | fucking beginning of podcast you know was doing shit and like and no one knew |
| 1:08.8 | what downloads what numbers were actually good you know because we actually got better numbers |
| 1:14.4 | way back in the day yeah when those last so fucked up that at one point true |
| 1:19.0 | is a fact at one point I like telling you this because this is what can flex we hit number 11 |
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