Jake Mattera on the Art of the Self-Deprecation Joke and Why Comedy Needs a Victim (S2:E1)

Marc sits down with Philadelphia comedian and one half  of "Stand Up Guys" podcast.  Jake is one of the local standouts who has elevated his presence past Philadelphia with appearances at the Big Sky and Boston comedy festivals.  Jake talks about how being raised during the "Jackass" era led to his love of the performing arts.  Jake landed his big break after taking a comedy writing class at Temple which parlayed into a monologue intern role for CONAN.  Jake talks in depth about how writing for CONAN influenced his writing today and how he took some of the harsh things that have been said about him and turn them into brilliant self-deprecating bits.  As Jake will tell you himself, "comedy needs a victim."  Enjoy!   Chapters: Early Years 3:30CONAN Training 16:16Self Deprecation 36:57Joke Writing Breakdown 54:55Wrap Up 1:25:23   Visit Marc's website  at marcstaud.com Visit Jake's website at jakemattera.com Download Jake's album, "A Soft One" here at https://orcd.co/asoftone?fbclid=IwAR3IoMbEN4XfFFba5ritc-IQWS6D6d9T7aZYoMlemQjctHALalCyNO-EW6QListen to "Stand Up Guys" here at https://www.heliumpresents.com/standup-guys Please subscribe to the channel for all upcoming content and follow "Get to the Joke" on Instagram @gettothejoke.  You can email Marc personally at [email protected]  For all of Marc's upcoming shows and general information and all "Get to the Joke" videos, please visit marcstaud.com  Follow: Marc's Instagram: @staudcomedy Marc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marc.stauude... Get to the Joke Instagram: @gettothejoke