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  • Comment: The issue is not that there is uncited content; what you want to look for is reliable, independent published sources with substantial content about the subject. The only source here that may count for that is the New Yorker piece, though the coverage of McCusker is minimal - Patreon statistics or citations to his podcast appearances don't count here. See WP:GNG. Rusalkii (talk) 22:43, 27 August 2023 (UTC)


Matt McCusker
Birth nameMatthew McCusker
BornHavertown, Pennsylvania
MediumStand-up comedy, podcasting, sketch comedy
NationalityAmerican
Alma materDrexel University (BSBA), Bryn Mawr College (MSW)
Years active2011-present
Subject(s)Observational comedy, American politics, religion, human condition, recreational drug use
Notable works and rolesMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Websitehttps://mattmccusker.com/

Matt McCusker is an American stand-up comedian, author, and podcast host. He is the co-host of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Shane Gillis.[1][2] He was named Philly's Funniest in 2014.[3] He has been a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.[4][5][6] Notable guests that have appeared on his podcast include Louis CK[7], Mark Normand[8], John McAfee[9], Danny McBride[10], Bert Kreischer[11], and Tom Segura.[12]

During the 2010s McCusker became an author with the publication of his novel, Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream.[13]

Personal Life

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Matthew McCusker was born in Havertown, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[14] His parents are both of Irish Catholic heritage.[15][16]

McCusker is married to wife, Brittany, a Philadelphia-based forensics expert for the police department. Together the two have two children.[17]

In 2020, he received a Master's degree in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College. He has since started platform for learning about psychological health and meditation education.[18]

Comedy Career

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On August 2, 2023 McCusker released his debut comedy special, The Speed of Light, directly on his YouTube channel.[19]

As of August 2023, Matt and Shane's Secret podcast is ranked as number one in terms of subscribers on Patreon with over 71,000 member subscriptions.[20] McCusker was previously apart of the Stoner Dadz podcast as well.[21]

McCusker is set to tour with Bert Kreisher's Fully Loaded Comedy Festival in Summer of 2024.[22]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2020–2021 Gilly and Keeves Various roles 2 episodes
2024 Tires Max the Cop Netflix series

Standup specials

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Year Title Notes
2023 Matt McCusker: Speed of Light YouTube comedy special

References

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  1. ^ Farrell, Paul (17 September 2019). "Matt McCusker: 5 Facys You need to know". heavy.com. Heavy. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  2. ^ Kalefa Sanneh (2022-09-26). "The Joker: The Fall and Rise of Shane Gillis (2022)". The New Yorker. Illustration by Núria Just.
  3. ^ "Matt McCusker | Comedians". The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ #1926 - Matt McCusker & Shane Gillis, 2023-01-14, retrieved 2023-06-23
  5. ^ After 14 Years of Marriage, Joe Rogan Reveals His Post-Divorce Contingency Plan, 2023-01-16, retrieved 2023-08-28
  6. ^ Joe Rogan scorches 'liberal robot zombie' phenomenon that brainwashes people: 'Can't think for themselves', 2023-01-15, retrieved 2023-08-28
  7. ^ Ep 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.), 27 April 2022, retrieved 2023-06-23
  8. ^ Ep 439 - Poky Puppy (feat. Mark Normand), 19 April 2023, retrieved 2023-06-23
  9. ^ John McAfee Please Don't Kill Us, 30 March 2020, retrieved 2023-06-23
  10. ^ The Draven (feat. Danny McBride), 21 May 2023, retrieved 2023-08-27
  11. ^ Razzle Dazzle (feat. Bert Kreischer), 15 March 2023, retrieved 2023-08-27
  12. ^ Damn Things Fine (feat. Tom Segura), 5 July 2023, retrieved 2023-08-27
  13. ^ McCusker, Matt (2018-04-02). Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream. Randome House.
  14. ^ AYG Comedy Podcast: Matt McCusker - Prince of TRASH, 14 June 2020, retrieved 2024-02-23, talks about it in 22:58
  15. ^ Ep 422 - The Professional (feat. Billy McCusker), 23 December 2022, retrieved 2024-02-23, mentions it in 5:06
  16. ^ AYG Comedy Podcast: Matt McCusker - Prince of TRASH, 14 June 2020, retrieved 2024-02-23, mentions it in 38:30
  17. ^ Gitonga, Ruth (2024-04-08). "Matt McCusker's wife: All you should know about Brittany McCusker". Briefly. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  18. ^ "Psych Naw - Giving People the Tools for Psychological Health and Well-Being". Psych Naw. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  19. ^ "Matt McCusker // The Speed of Light (2023) // Full Comedy Special". YouTube. 2 August 2023.
  20. ^ "Top Patreon : Most Popular + Biggest + Highest Paid + Successful". Graphtreon. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  21. ^ "Stoner Dadz - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  22. ^ Darnay, Mike (2024-03-06). "Bert Kreischer headlining the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival coming to Pittsburgh this summer - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.

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