Episode 37: Matty Litwack - From Physics to Punchlines
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Episode 37: Matty Litwack - From Physics to Punchlines
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Matty Litwack is a comedian based in Brooklyn, NY.
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(00:00) Growing Up and First Moves
(03:12) Delusional Early Comedy Ambitions
(06:28) Reality Check in New York
(09:15) Moving Back, LA Detour, and Return to NYC
(12:36) First Lessons in Humility
(16:04) Expectations, Conan, and Industry Dreams
(19:45) Avoiding the Club Grind
(22:58) The LA Comedy Scene and Open Mics
(27:20) Surviving Bombing at Uptown Comedy Corner
(30:05) Childhood, Family Dynamics, and Humor
(35:28) Leaving Orthodox Judaism and How It Shaped Him
(40:04) Building an Internet Career During the Pandemic
(44:19) Quitting Grad School and Career Risk
(49:15) What Makes Great Stand-Up
(53:08) Comedy Process, Influences, and Philosophy
(58:02) Physics, Science, and Stand-Up
(63:45) The Flophouse Comedy Club and Community
(67:50) Advice on Success, Purpose, and Resilience