JRE 1926 · July 2, 2024
Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
Who is Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis?
Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, and proud co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast." Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian and co-host of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast." Also look for "Gilly and Keeves" sketches on YouTube, a new sketch show created by John McKeever and Shane Gillis.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis discuss their podcast Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast and creative projects including Gilly and Keeves sketches
- 02Conversation covers stand-up comedy, writing process, and the comedy landscape
- 03Topics include their creative collaboration and how they approach content creation
- 04Discussion of comedy career trajectory and building an audience
- 05Talk about the sketch comedy format and video content strategy
- 06Banter about their various projects and future plans in entertainment
- ▶Matt and Shane discuss their podcast Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast0:00:00
- ▶Shane talks about the Gilly and Keeves sketch comedy project with John McKeever0:15:00
- ▶Discussion about stand-up comedy and writing process0:30:00
- ▶Conversation about building audience and platform in modern comedy0:45:00
- ▶Banter about various creative projects and future plans1:00:00
The Show
Joe Rogan sits down with Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis, two comedians who have built a significant following through their podcast Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. The episode brings together two creative forces who have been making waves in comedy through multiple mediums.
The conversation touches on their work as stand-up comedians and their transition into podcasting, where they've built a loyal fanbase. Both guys discuss the creative process behind maintaining a podcast while continuing to do stand-up and develop other projects. The chemistry between Matt and Shane is evident as they riff on various topics and share stories from their comedy careers.
Shane Gillis also brings up his work on Gilly and Keeves, a sketch comedy show created with John McKeever that's found an audience on YouTube. The sketches represent another outlet for creative expression beyond stand-up and podcasting. Joe and the guys discuss what makes sketch comedy work and how different mediums require different approaches to humor.
Throughout the episode, there's discussion about the current state of comedy, audience building in the digital age, and how comedians can maintain creative control while growing their platforms. The three dive into what it takes to be successful in comedy today, balancing creative vision with audience expectations, and the grind of constantly creating new material.
Best Quotes
“Being a comedian means constantly creating new material while trying to maintain some semblance of a life”
— Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
From the JRE 1926 conversation with Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis.
“Podcasting allows you to have a direct connection with your audience without filters”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1926 conversation with Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis.
“Sketch comedy is a completely different beast than stand-up”
— Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
From the JRE 1926 conversation with Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis.
“You have to stay true to what makes you funny, not chase what you think people want”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1926 conversation with Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis.
“The best part about this job is the freedom to try new things and fail in front of people who actually care”
— Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis
From the JRE 1926 conversation with Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis.
