Joe Matarese

What can be said about Joe Matarese that hasn’t already been said? A comedian out of New York City who’s done it all: Letterman, Ferguson, Kilborn, Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend, Gotham Comedy Live. He’s done the Montreal Comedy Festival multiple times, he’s been on Howard Stern, and he’s performed with Artie Lange. And these are just to name a few! Matarese recently performed on America’s Got Talent. In his controversial appearance, Matarese received a standing ovation from the sold out crowd as well as all four celebrity judges, with his beloved wife and children alongside him. Yet, in the very next round, Matarese was eliminated after learning just moments before that he would have to perform in front of only the four judges, and no audience. On top of that, the show edited his performance by cutting out crucial parts of his act. The incident left a sour taste that spread throughout the comedy community, which now serves as a cautionary tale for younger comics. Fortunately, the 25-year veteran did not let the negativity get the best of him. He has a very successful podcast called ‘Fixing Joe’ along with a very funny web series also called ‘Fixing Joe’, available on the Official Comedy network. Having the opportunity to meet Matarese was a pleasure, made possible by fellow New York comedian Paul Virzi, host of The Virzi Effect podcast. Matarese could not have been more genuine as we talked about the America’s Got Talent incident along with comedy advice & wisdom, what it is like to work […]